Top Nursing Practice Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#1University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa84.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.4K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing PracticeDuolingo105IELTS7PTE58$19.4K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.9K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing PracticeTOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 465 by QS in 2026
#3University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.9K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission Doctor of Nursing PracticeTOEFL89$17.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.2K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission M.S Advanced Nursing Practice (W...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50$19.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 601 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.2K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission M.B.A Nursing PracticeDuolingo120TOEFL79PTE58$26.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#6University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.5K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing Practice$31.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 142 by FORBES in 2019
#7South Dakota State University logo

South Dakota State University, Brookings

South Dakota, Usa99%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.8K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing Practice (DNP)IELTS6PTE46$21.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 1255 by CWUR in 2025
#8James Madison University logo

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Virginia, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing PracticeIELTS6.5PTE58$28.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#9Western Carolina University logo

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee

North Carolina, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.1K/YrLiving$9.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D Nursing PracticeDuolingo105TOEFL79$13.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#10University of Kansas Medical Center logo

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City

Kansas, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.9K/Yr Ph.D Nursing PracticeTOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#11Governors State University logo

Governors State University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa44.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49.6K/YrAdmission DNPDuolingo125TOEFL91$49.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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