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Top Nursing Schools in Virginia

This page lists 67 schools in Virginia that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 28 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 32 associate degree (ADN), 34 bachelor's (BSN), 18 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 35 public, 20 private nonprofit and 12 private for-profit. 48 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Richmond (6), Virginia Beach (5), Lynchburg (4) and Norfolk (4).

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.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (67)

Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeRoanoke, VA

Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Roanoke, VA. It reported 2 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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George Mason University campus

George Mason University

PublicUniversityFairfax, VA

George Mason University is a public university in Fairfax, VA. It reported 297 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Germanna Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLocust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College is a public community / two-year college in Locust Grove, VA. It reported 226 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Hampton University campus

Hampton University

Private nonprofitUniversityHampton, VA

Hampton University is a private nonprofit university in Hampton, VA. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing

PublicSpecialized institutionRichmond, VA

Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing is a public specialized institution in Richmond, VA. It reported 28 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College campus

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRichmond, VA

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a public community / two-year college in Richmond, VA. It reported 109 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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James Madison University campus

James Madison University

PublicUniversityHarrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is a public university in Harrisonburg, VA. It reported 317 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Laurel Ridge Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMiddletown, VA

Laurel Ridge Community College is a public community / two-year college in Middletown, VA. It reported 75 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Liberty University campus

Liberty University

Private nonprofitUniversityLynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a private nonprofit university in Lynchburg, VA. It reported 619 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Longwood University campus

Longwood University

PublicUniversityFarmville, VA

Longwood University is a public university in Farmville, VA. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Mary Baldwin University campus

Mary Baldwin University

Private nonprofitUniversityStaunton, VA

Mary Baldwin University is a private nonprofit university in Staunton, VA. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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Marymount University campus

Marymount University

Private nonprofitUniversityArlington, VA

Marymount University is a private nonprofit university in Arlington, VA. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Medical Solutions Academy

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionDanville, VA

Medical Solutions Academy is a private for-profit specialized institution in Danville, VA. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Mountain Empire Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBig Stone Gap, VA

Mountain Empire Community College is a public community / two-year college in Big Stone Gap, VA. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Mountain Gateway Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeClifton Forge, VA

Mountain Gateway Community College is a public community / two-year college in Clifton Forge, VA. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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New River Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDublin, VA

New River Community College is a public community / two-year college in Dublin, VA. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Norfolk State University campus

Norfolk State University

PublicUniversityNorfolk, VA

Norfolk State University is a public university in Norfolk, VA. It reported 24 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Northern Virginia Community College campus

Northern Virginia Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAnnandale, VA

Northern Virginia Community College is a public community / two-year college in Annandale, VA. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Old Dominion University campus

Old Dominion University

PublicUniversityNorfolk, VA

Old Dominion University is a public university in Norfolk, VA. It reported 317 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Patrick & Henry Community College campus

Patrick & Henry Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMartinsville, VA

Patrick & Henry Community College is a public community / two-year college in Martinsville, VA. It reported 24 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Before you apply in Virginia

  • 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 Virginia. See online coursework and clinical requirements.