Top Nursing Schools in Utah
This page lists 27 schools in Utah that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 9 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 9 associate degree (ADN), 15 bachelor's (BSN), 10 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 16 public, 3 private nonprofit and 8 private for-profit. 24 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Salt Lake City (6), Provo (3), Cedar City (2) and Logan (2).
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 (27)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Utah Tech University | Saint George, UT | Public | CNA, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, DNP | ACEN |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-Leadership | CCNE |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, DNP | — |
Before you apply in Utah
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Utah. See online coursework and clinical requirements.