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Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Indiana, led by Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington and University of Notre Dame. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Indiana?

Based on our rankings, Purdue University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Indiana. Other top choices include Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern Indiana.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Notre Dame. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $32,276 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $60,415 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Purdue University-Main Campus — West Lafayette, IN · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $28,794 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, IN · 11.3% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $65,025 tuition · 95% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Southern Indiana — Evansville, IN · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,141 · $22,907 tuition · 48% grad rate
  5. 5. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  7. 7. Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,178 · $48,450 tuition · 70% grad rate
  8. 8. Goshen College — Goshen, IN · 84.1% acceptance · SAT 950 · $38,890 tuition · 65% grad rate
  9. 9. Manchester University — North Manchester, IN · 71.1% acceptance · $37,135 tuition · 46% grad rate
  10. 10. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  11. 11. Indiana University-East — Richmond, IN · 67.2% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  12. 12. Huntington University — Huntington, IN · 75.6% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $31,870 tuition · 64% grad rate
  13. 13. Anderson University — Anderson, IN · 79.3% acceptance · SAT 1,035 · $37,240 tuition · 54% grad rate
  14. 14. Indiana State University — Terre Haute, IN · 80.8% acceptance · $22,322 tuition · 43% grad rate
  15. 15. Indiana University-South Bend — South Bend, IN · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  16. 16. Indiana University-Kokomo — Kokomo, IN · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $22,811 tuition · 46% grad rate
  17. 17. Indiana University-Southeast — New Albany, IN · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $22,811 tuition · 39% grad rate

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