Top ADN Programs in Puerto Rico
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
17 schools in Puerto Rico reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (17)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atenas University | Manati, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| CEM College-San Juan | San Juan, PR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Colegio Universitario de San Juan | San Juan, PR | Public | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | Caguas, PR | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Dewey University-Carolina | Carolina, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | Hato Rey, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-CRNA, MSN-PMHNP | — |
| Huertas College | Caguas, PR | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama | Guayama, PR | Public | ADN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati | Manati, PR | Public | ADN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | San Juan, PR | Public | ADN | — |
| NUC University | Bayamon, PR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN | — |
| Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico | Aguadilla, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | Carolina, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus | San Juan, PR | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Gurabo, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | Santurce, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | Public | ADN, BSN | — |