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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)

Paul D Camp Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFranklin, VA

Paul D Camp Community College is a public community / two-year college in Franklin, VA. It reported 42 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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Piedmont Virginia Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCharlottesville, VA

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public community / two-year college in Charlottesville, VA. It reported 103 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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Radford University campus

Radford University

PublicUniversityRadford, VA

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

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate

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

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Randolph-Macon College campus

Randolph-Macon College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeAshland, VA

Randolph-Macon College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Ashland, VA. It reported 27 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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Rappahannock Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGlenns, VA

Rappahannock Community College is a public community / two-year college in Glenns, VA. It reported 238 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, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Regent University campus

Regent University

Private nonprofitUniversityVirginia Beach, VA

Regent University is a private nonprofit university in Virginia Beach, VA. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

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

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Riverside College of Health Careers

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionNewport News, VA

Riverside College of Health Careers is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Newport News, VA. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionChesapeake, VA

Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Chesapeake, VA. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Shenandoah University campus

Shenandoah University

Private nonprofitUniversityWinchester, VA

Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit university in Winchester, VA. It reported 150 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD

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

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South University-Richmond

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionGlen Allen, VA

South University-Richmond is a private for-profit specialized institution in Glen Allen, VA. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

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South University-Virginia Beach

Private for-profitUniversityVirginia Beach, VA

South University-Virginia Beach is a private for-profit university in Virginia Beach, VA. It reported 29 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

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Southside College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionColonial Heights, VA

Southside College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Colonial Heights, VA. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Southside Virginia Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlberta, VA

Southside Virginia Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alberta, VA. It reported 152 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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Southwest Virginia Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCedar Bluff, VA

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community / two-year college in Cedar Bluff, VA. It reported 60 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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Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionFalls Church, VA

Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing is a private for-profit specialized institution in Falls Church, VA. It reported 86 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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Tidewater Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNorfolk, VA

Tidewater Community College is a public community / two-year college in Norfolk, VA. It reported 72 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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University of Lynchburg campus

University of Lynchburg

Private nonprofitUniversityLynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit university in Lynchburg, VA. It reported 38 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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University of Mary Washington campus

University of Mary Washington

PublicUniversityFredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington is a public university in Fredericksburg, VA. It reported 37 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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University of Virginia-Main Campus campus

University of Virginia-Main Campus

PublicUniversityCharlottesville, VA

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public university in Charlottesville, VA. It reported 275 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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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.