New Hampshire Nursing Schools and Programs

Researching and then applying to accredited nursing schools in New Hampshire can be a time-consuming task. For those just getting started in Nursing, we suggest that you focus on your near-term education goals and the New Hampshire licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career in the state of New Hampshire as a Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse? See our nursing education chart below for some insight into how long it takes to graduate from the most popular CNA, LPN, and RN nursing programs in New Hampshire.

Chart of New Hampshire nursing program lengths and average wages by type: Nursing Assistant (CNA), Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP).

New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) programs generally lead to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN), which typically lasts 2 years, or a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), which lasts 4 years.

While earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many New Hampshire nursing school students gain meaningful work experience and earn an income upon completion of a shorter Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing program in the state of New Hampshire.

Starting with a shorter CNA or LPN program can also strengthen your ASN or BSN application by showing commitment and clinical readiness. For those pursuing New Hampshire RN licensure directly, associate degree programs are often more accessible than bachelor's programs. Earning your RN through an ASN, then advancing through an RN to BSN program or RN to MSN bridge, is a common and effective path in New Hampshire.

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List Of Nursing Schools In New Hampshire

Below is our list of accredited nursing schools in New Hampshire. In general, these colleges, universities, and training centers offer campus-based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. RN schools in NH will generally offer an ADN, ASN, or BSN nursing degree. Advanced Practice (APRN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs can be found at larger schools that offer MSN and DNP degrees.

Click the name of any New Hampshire nursing school below to view the cost to attend, SAT and ACT scores, college or university characteristics, student body profile, satellite map of the surrounding area, and to view any additional nursing program information we have available in our database. Use the wishlist buttons provided to save institutions to a private list of nursing schools near you.

Colby-Sawyer College

541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257
603-526-3000

Colby-Sawyer College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in New London, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The New London, New Hampshire campus for Colby-Sawyer College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 950. In-state tuition and fees were $19,125 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, ABSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP

  • Tuition Cost $19,125
  • Room and Board $17,364
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
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Great Bay Community College

277 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885
603-427-7600

Great Bay Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Stratham, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Stratham, New Hampshire campus for Great Bay Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,415. In-state tuition and fees were $7,200 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN

  • Tuition Cost $7,200
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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Health Career Training Associates

60 Rogers Street, Manchester, NH 03103

Health Career Training Associates is a institution with a campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. …

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Manchester Community College

1066 Front St, Manchester, NH 03102
603-206-8000

Manchester Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Manchester, New Hampshire campus for Manchester Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,012. In-state tuition and fees were $7,090 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, LPN, ASN, PRE

  • Tuition Cost $7,090
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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Nashua Community College

505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
603-578-8900

Nashua Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Nashua, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Nashua, New Hampshire campus for Nashua Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,262. In-state tuition and fees were $7,140 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: LNA, LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN, PRE

  • Tuition Cost $7,140
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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NHTI Concord Community College

31 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-6484

NHTI Concord Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Concord, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Concord, New Hampshire campus for NHTI Concord Community College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,613. In-state tuition and fees were $7,200 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: LNA, ASN, LPN-to-RN

  • Tuition Cost $7,200
  • Room and Board $11,184
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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River Valley Community College

1 College Place, Claremont, NH 03743
603-542-7744

River Valley Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Claremont, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Claremont, New Hampshire campus for River Valley Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 674. In-state tuition and fees were $6,940 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: LNA, LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN

  • Tuition Cost $6,940
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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River Valley Community College, Lebanon

1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756

River Valley Community College, Lebanon is a institution with a campus in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. …

Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN

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Rivier University

420 South Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
603-888-1311

Rivier University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Nashua, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Nashua, New Hampshire campus for Rivier University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,879. In-state tuition and fees were $39,488 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, ABSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP

  • Tuition Cost $39,488
  • Room and Board $15,636
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
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Saint Anselm College

100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102
603-641-7000

Saint Anselm College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Manchester, New Hampshire campus for Saint Anselm College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,078. In-state tuition and fees were $48,920 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN

  • Tuition Cost $48,920
  • Room and Board $17,020
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • ACT Score 25-27
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St Joseph School of Nursing

5 Woodward Ave, Nashua, NH 03060
603-884-4643

St Joseph School of Nursing is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Nashua, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Nashua, New Hampshire campus for St Joseph School of Nursing is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 96. In-state tuition and fees were $23,438 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, ASN, LPN-to-RN

  • Tuition Cost $23,438
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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University of New Hampshire

105 Main St, Durham, NH 03824
603-862-1234

University of New Hampshire is a Public institution with a campus in Durham, New Hampshire. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The Durham, New Hampshire campus for University of New Hampshire is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 13,626. In-state tuition and fees were $19,202 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP

  • Tuition Cost $19,202
  • Room and Board $14,142
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • ACT Score 26-31
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How To Become

How do I become a nurse in New Hampshire?

If you want to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New Hampshire, you will need to complete a Registered Nurse training program. Registered Nurse programs generally last 2 to 4 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your New Hampshire registered nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-RN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you will apply for a Registered Nurse license from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

If you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of New Hampshire, you will need to complete a Practical Nurse training program. Practical Nursing programs generally last 1 to 1.5 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your New Hampshire practical nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-PN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-PN exam, you will apply for a Practical Nurse license from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

How Long It Takes

How long is nursing school in New Hampshire?

The amount of time you spend in a New Hampshire nursing school will vary based on the career path you choose. You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, a New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become a Nurse Practitioner in 6 to 8 years.

Above on this page, we created a chart that summarizes how long nursing school is in New Hampshire. That chart includes the number of nurses employed in the state of New Hampshire, along with the average wages earned at each education level.

Notice that in the state of New Hampshire, far greater numbers are employed as Registered Nurses (RN) compared to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Notice also that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New Hampshire earns far more in wages compared to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Use the nursing program acronyms CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD to help identify which New Hampshire nursing schools offer the length of program you desire.

Tuition Cost

How much does nursing school in New Hampshire cost?

Tuition for a nursing school in New Hampshire will cost between $6,000 to $8,000 per year for state residents seeking a two-year Associate degree, an ADN, or ASN, for example. The larger public four-year colleges and universities in New Hampshire cost more, between $15,000 to $19,000 per year, for state residents seeking their Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN).

To help reduce the cost of nursing school in New Hampshire, a student can generally take their pre-nursing courses at a smaller two-year college. Then, transfer those credits into the larger four-year college or university of your choice. Each college has its own method of awarding transfer credits for pre-nursing coursework. You will need to plan ahead and question the receiving school before you start your first pre-nursing class.

Difficulty

Is it hard to get into a New Hampshire nursing school?

We list the quoted acceptance rate provided by each New Hampshire nursing school. A college acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. Reviewing the list of nursing schools in New Hampshire provided above, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 50% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.

If you are having trouble getting accepted into a New Hampshire nursing school due to a below average GPA, SAT, or ACT score, here are two strategies which might help: 1) take your pre-nursing courses at your local community college then reapply later as a transfer student with an above average GPA, and, 2) get your Nursing Assistant or Practical Nurse license to help you gain experience and stand out from other college applicants.

Compact State

Is New Hampshire a nursing compact state?

Yes, New Hampshire is part of the nursing license compact. New Hampshire recently enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, which allows nurses to practice in all but a handful of states. This means that a New Hampshire Licensed Practical Nurse or a New Hampshire Registered Nurse can now apply for a multi-state nursing license.

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Last updated: February 5, 2026

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