Ohio Nursing Schools and Programs
Researching and then applying to accredited nursing schools in Ohio 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 Ohio licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career in the state of Ohio 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 Ohio.
Ohio 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 (ASN) or Bachelor Degree (BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many Ohio 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 Ohio.
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 Ohio 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 bridge or RN to MSN bridge, is a common and effective path in Ohio.
Nursing Schools In Ohio
Below is our list of accredited nursing schools in Ohio. In general, these colleges, universities, and training centers offer campus-based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. RN schools in OH 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.
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Ashland University
401 College Avenue,
Ashland,
OH
44805
419-289-4142
Ashland University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Ashland, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Ashland, Ohio campus for Ashland University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,174. In-state tuition and fees were $24,140 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
- Tuition Cost $24,140
- Room and Board $11,440
- Acceptance Rate 72%
- ACT Score 20-26
Ashland University
1020 South Trimble Road,
Mansfield,
OH
44906
419-521-6800
Ashland University is a institution with a campus in Mansfield, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
2600 Sixth Street SW,
Canton,
OH
44710
330-363-6347
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Canton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Canton, Ohio campus for Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 250. In-state tuition and fees were $19,310 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $19,310
- Acceptance Rate 55%
- ACT Score 18-22
Bowling Green State University
1001 East Wooster Street,
Bowling Green,
OH
43403
418-372-5526
Bowling Green State University is a Public institution with a campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Bowling Green, Ohio campus for Bowling Green State University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 16,920. In-state tuition and fees were $13,639 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $13,639
- Room and Board $12,584
- Acceptance Rate 79%
- ACT Score 20-25
Capital University
1 College and Main,
Columbus,
OH
43209
614-236-6011
Capital University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Columbus, Ohio campus for Capital University is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,617. In-state tuition and fees were $40,350 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $40,350
- Room and Board $12,308
- Acceptance Rate 72%
- ACT Score 18-24
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland,
OH
44106
216-368-2000
Case Western Reserve University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cleveland, Ohio campus for Case Western Reserve University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 12,201. In-state tuition and fees were $61,584 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD, Certified Nurse Midwife
- Tuition Cost $61,584
- Room and Board $17,220
- Acceptance Rate 27%
- ACT Score 32-35
Cedarville University
251 N. Main St,
Cedarville,
OH
45314
937-766-2211
Cedarville University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Cedarville, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cedarville, Ohio campus for Cedarville University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,960. In-state tuition and fees were $34,698 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $34,698
- Room and Board $8,400
- Acceptance Rate 65%
- ACT Score 23-29
Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive,
Newark,
OH
43055
740-366-1351
Central Ohio Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Newark, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Newark, Ohio campus for Central Ohio Technical College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,614. In-state tuition and fees were $5,016 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,016
- Acceptance Rate Open
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
3520 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati,
OH
45223
513-569-1500
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 8,404. In-state tuition and fees were $5,274 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $5,274
- Acceptance Rate Open
Clark State Community College
570 East Leffel Lane,
Springfield,
OH
45505
937-325-0691
Clark State Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Springfield, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Springfield, Ohio campus for Clark State Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,703. In-state tuition and fees were $4,152 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,152
- Acceptance Rate Open
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland,
OH
44115
216-687-2000
Cleveland State University is a Public institution with a campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cleveland, Ohio campus for Cleveland State University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 14,385. In-state tuition and fees were $12,254 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN
- Tuition Cost $12,254
- Room and Board $14,197
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- ACT Score 18-25
College of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45233
513-244-4200
College of Mount St. Joseph is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for College of Mount St. Joseph is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,027. In-state tuition and fees were $34,900 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Accelerated MSN
- Tuition Cost $34,900
- Room and Board $10,650
- Acceptance Rate 54%
- ACT Score 21-27
Columbus State Community College
550 East Spring Street, PO Box 1609,
Columbus,
OH
43216
614-287-5353
Columbus State Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Columbus, Ohio campus for Columbus State Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 25,129. In-state tuition and fees were $5,188 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,188
- Acceptance Rate Open
Community Mercy Health Partners
2615 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
Community Mercy Health Partners is a institution with a campus in Springfield, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Cuyahoga Community College
2900 Community College Avenue,
Cleveland,
OH
44115
800-954-8742
Cuyahoga Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cleveland, Ohio campus for Cuyahoga Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 15,764. In-state tuition and fees were $4,622 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $4,622
- Acceptance Rate Open
Edison Community College
1973 Edison Drive,
Piqua,
OH
45356
937-778-8600
Edison Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Piqua, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Piqua, Ohio campus for Edison Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,353. In-state tuition and fees were $4,251 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $4,251
- Acceptance Rate Open
Firelands Regional Health System
1912 Hayes Avenue,
Sandusky,
OH
44870
419-557-7110
Firelands Regional Health System is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Sandusky, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Sandusky, Ohio campus for Firelands Regional Health System is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 69. …
Nursing Programs: LPN-to-RN
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Boulevard,
Steubenville,
OH
43952
740-283-3771
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Steubenville, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Steubenville, Ohio campus for Franciscan University of Steubenville is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,656. In-state tuition and fees were $31,080 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $31,080
- Room and Board $9,390
- Acceptance Rate 67%
- ACT Score 22-28
Galen College Of Nursing
100 E Business Way, Suite 200,
Cincinnati,
OH
45241
513-475-3636
Galen College Of Nursing is a institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-ASN, RN-to-BSN Online
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science
375 Dixmyth Avenue,
Cincinnati,
OH
45220
513-862-2631
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 342. In-state tuition and fees were $15,470 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $15,470
- Acceptance Rate 75%
Great Oaks Career Campuses
3254 East Kemper Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45241
513-771-8925
Great Oaks Career Campuses is a Public institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for Great Oaks Career Campuses is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 154. …
Nursing Programs: LPN
- Acceptance Rate Open
Hocking Technical College
3301 Hocking Parkway,
Nelsonville,
OH
45764
740-753-3591
Hocking Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Nelsonville, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Nelsonville, Ohio campus for Hocking Technical College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,951. In-state tuition and fees were $5,300 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,300
- Room and Board $9,630
- Acceptance Rate Open
James A Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Drive, Cook Hall 224A,
Lima,
OH
45804
419-221-1112
James A Rhodes State College is a Public institution with a campus in Lima, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Lima, Ohio campus for James A Rhodes State College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,533. In-state tuition and fees were $4,532 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,532
- Acceptance Rate Open
Kent State University
800 East Summit Street,
Kent,
OH
44242
330-672-3000
Kent State University is a Public institution with a campus in Kent, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Kent, Ohio campus for Kent State University is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 25,854. In-state tuition and fees were $12,464 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD
- Tuition Cost $12,464
- Room and Board $12,676
- Acceptance Rate 88%
- ACT Score 18-25
Kent State University, Ashtabula
3325 West 13th Street,
Ashtabula,
OH
44004
440-964-3322
Kent State University, Ashtabula is a Public institution with a campus in Ashtabula, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Ashtabula, Ohio campus for Kent State University, Ashtabula is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,723. In-state tuition and fees were $7,058 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $7,058
- Acceptance Rate Open
Kent State University, East Liverpool
400 E 4th Street,
East Liverpool,
OH
43920
330-385-3805
Kent State University, East Liverpool is a Public institution with a campus in East Liverpool, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The East Liverpool, Ohio campus for Kent State University, East Liverpool is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,024. In-state tuition and fees were $7,058 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $7,058
- Acceptance Rate Open
Kent State University, Tuscarawas
330 University Drive NE,
New Philadelphia,
OH
44663
330-339-3391
Kent State University, Tuscarawas is a Public institution with a campus in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The New Philadelphia, Ohio campus for Kent State University, Tuscarawas is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,940. In-state tuition and fees were $7,058 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $7,058
- Acceptance Rate Open
Kettering College
3737 Southern Boulevard,
Kettering,
OH
45429
937-395-8601
Kettering College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Kettering, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Kettering, Ohio campus for Kettering College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 832. In-state tuition and fees were $14,664 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $14,664
- Room and Board $8,538
- Acceptance Rate 34%
- ACT Score 18-23
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive,
Kirtland,
OH
44094
440-525-7000
Lakeland Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Kirtland, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Kirtland, Ohio campus for Lakeland Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,620. In-state tuition and fees were $4,477 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,477
- Acceptance Rate Open
Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Road,
Elyria,
OH
44035
440-366-5222
Lorain County Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Elyria, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Elyria, Ohio campus for Lorain County Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,170. In-state tuition and fees were $4,660 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,660
- Acceptance Rate Open
Lourdes College
6832 Convent Boulevard,
Sylvania,
OH
43560
419-885-3211
Lourdes College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Sylvania, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Sylvania, Ohio campus for Lourdes College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,136. In-state tuition and fees were $28,650 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
- Tuition Cost $28,650
- Room and Board $12,000
- Acceptance Rate 60%
Malone College
515 25th St.NW,
Canton,
OH
44709
330-471-8100
Malone College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Canton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Canton, Ohio campus for Malone College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,199. In-state tuition and fees were $34,875 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $34,875
- Room and Board $10,800
- Acceptance Rate 78%
- ACT Score 18-23
Marion Technical College
1467 Mount Vernon Avenue,
Marion,
OH
43302
740-389-4636
Marion Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Marion, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Marion, Ohio campus for Marion Technical College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,767. In-state tuition and fees were $6,325 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN
- Tuition Cost $6,325
- Acceptance Rate Open
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
2221 Madison Avenue,
Toledo,
OH
43604
419-251-1313
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Toledo, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Toledo, Ohio campus for Mercy College of Northwest Ohio is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,261. In-state tuition and fees were $18,950 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $18,950
- Acceptance Rate 46%
- ACT Score 16-21
Miami University
1601 University Boulevard,
Hamilton,
OH
45011
513-785-3000
Miami University is a Public institution with a campus in Hamilton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Hamilton, Ohio campus for Miami University is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,268. In-state tuition and fees were $7,072 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, BSN
- Tuition Cost $7,072
- Acceptance Rate Open
Miami University, Middletown
4200 East University Blvd,
Middletown,
OH
45042
513-727-3200
Miami University, Middletown is a Public institution with a campus in Middletown, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Middletown, Ohio campus for Miami University, Middletown is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,269. In-state tuition and fees were $7,072 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $7,072
- Acceptance Rate Open
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
127 S. Davis Avenue,
Columbus,
OH
43222
614-234-5800
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Columbus, Ohio campus for Mount Carmel College of Nursing is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 766. In-state tuition and fees were $13,290 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $13,290
- Acceptance Rate 63%
- ACT Score 16-21
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Road,
Mount Vernon,
OH
43050
740-392-6868
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Mount Vernon, Ohio campus for Mount Vernon Nazarene University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,941. In-state tuition and fees were $34,168 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $34,168
- Room and Board $9,612
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- ACT Score 18-25
North Central State College
2441 Kenwood Circle,
Mansfield,
OH
44906
419-755-4800
North Central State College is a Public institution with a campus in Mansfield, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Mansfield, Ohio campus for North Central State College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,439. In-state tuition and fees were $4,624 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,624
- Acceptance Rate Open
Northwest State Community College
22600 State Route 34,
Archbold,
OH
43502
419-267-5511
Northwest State Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Archbold, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Archbold, Ohio campus for Northwest State Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,030. In-state tuition and fees were $4,578 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,578
- Acceptance Rate Open
Ohio Northern University
525 S. Main Street,
Ada,
OH
45810
419-772-2000
Ohio Northern University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Ada, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Ada, Ohio campus for Ohio Northern University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,015. In-state tuition and fees were $36,730 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $36,730
- Room and Board $12,900
- Acceptance Rate 54%
- ACT Score 25-30
Ohio State University
154 W 12th Avenue,
Columbus,
OH
43210
614-292-6446
Ohio State University is a Public institution with a campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Columbus, Ohio campus for Ohio State University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 60,540. In-state tuition and fees were $12,485 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Accelerated MSN, Post-MSN, DNP, PhD, Certified Nurse Midwife
- Tuition Cost $12,485
- Room and Board $14,006
- Acceptance Rate 53%
- ACT Score 29-32
Ohio University
751 West Union Street,
Athens,
OH
45701
740-593-1000
Ohio University is a Public institution with a campus in Athens, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Athens, Ohio campus for Ohio University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 24,145. In-state tuition and fees were $13,352 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, LPN-to-RN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $13,352
- Room and Board $12,336
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- ACT Score 22-27
Otterbein College
One Otterbein College,
Westerville,
OH
43081
614-890-3000
Otterbein College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Westerville, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Westerville, Ohio campus for Otterbein College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,458. In-state tuition and fees were $34,274 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD
- Tuition Cost $34,274
- Room and Board $11,988
- Acceptance Rate 84%
- ACT Score 20-27
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Road,
Perrysburg,
OH
43551
567-661-7000
Owens Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Perrysburg, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Perrysburg, Ohio campus for Owens Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 7,559. In-state tuition and fees were $5,630 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,630
- Acceptance Rate Open
Salem City Schools
230 North Lincoln Avenue, Suite 3, Salem, OH 44460
Salem City Schools is a institution with a campus in Salem, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: LPN
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street,
Portsmouth,
OH
45662
740-354-3205
Shawnee State University is a Public institution with a campus in Portsmouth, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Portsmouth, Ohio campus for Shawnee State University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,297. In-state tuition and fees were $9,341 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $9,341
- Room and Board $11,588
- Acceptance Rate Open
Sinclair Community College
444 West 3rd Street,
Dayton,
OH
45402
937-512-3000
Sinclair Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Dayton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Dayton, Ohio campus for Sinclair Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 17,591. In-state tuition and fees were $4,569 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,569
- Acceptance Rate Open
Southern State Community College
100 Hobart Drive,
Hillsboro,
OH
45133
937-393-3431
Southern State Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Hillsboro, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Hillsboro, Ohio campus for Southern State Community College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,947. In-state tuition and fees were $5,612 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $5,612
- Acceptance Rate Open
Stark State College of Technology
6200 Frank Avenue NW,
Canton,
OH
44720
330-494-6170
Stark State College of Technology is a institution with a campus in Canton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
Trinity Health System
380 Summit Avenue,
Steubenville,
OH
43952
740-266-1230
Trinity Health System is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Steubenville, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Steubenville, Ohio campus for Trinity Health System is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 43. In-state tuition and fees were $9,479 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: DIP
- Tuition Cost $9,479
- Acceptance Rate 100%
University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common,
Akron,
OH
44325
330-972-7111
University of Akron is a Public institution with a campus in Akron, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Akron, Ohio campus for University of Akron is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 13,465. In-state tuition and fees were $12,427 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD
- Tuition Cost $12,427
- Room and Board $12,410
- Acceptance Rate 83%
- ACT Score 18-25
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45221
513-556-6000
University of Cincinnati is a Public institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for University of Cincinnati is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 41,155. In-state tuition and fees were $13,176 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD, Certified Nurse Midwife
- Tuition Cost $13,176
- Room and Board $12,852
- Acceptance Rate 86%
- ACT Score 24-29
University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College
9555 Plainfield Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45236
513-745-5600
University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College is a institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: ASN, RN-to-BSN
University of Rio Grande
218 North College Avenue,
Rio Grande,
OH
45674
740-245-7206
University of Rio Grande is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Rio Grande, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Rio Grande, Ohio campus for University of Rio Grande is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,800. In-state tuition and fees were $20,060 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $20,060
- Room and Board $11,166
- Acceptance Rate Open
University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft Street,
Toledo,
OH
43606
419-530-4636
University of Toledo is a Public institution with a campus in Toledo, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Toledo, Ohio campus for University of Toledo is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 15,545. In-state tuition and fees were $12,020 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Accelerated MSN, Post-MSN, DNP, PhD
- Tuition Cost $12,020
- Room and Board $14,148
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- ACT Score 21-28
Urbana University
579 College Way,
Urbana,
OH
43078
937-484-1301
Urbana University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Urbana, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Urbana, Ohio campus for Urbana University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 587. In-state tuition and fees were $23,700 for the most recent reporting period. …
- Tuition Cost $23,700
- Room and Board $9,998
- Acceptance Rate 99%
- ACT Score 20-25
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway,
Dayton,
OH
45435
937-775-3333
Wright State University is a Public institution with a campus in Dayton, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Dayton, Ohio campus for Wright State University is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,678. In-state tuition and fees were $10,864 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $10,864
- Room and Board $10,686
- Acceptance Rate 95%
- ACT Score 17-24
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway,
Cincinnati,
OH
45207
513-745-3000
Xavier University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Cincinnati, Ohio campus for Xavier University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 6,114. In-state tuition and fees were $45,000 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN
- Tuition Cost $45,000
- Room and Board $13,820
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- ACT Score 23-30
How do I become a nurse in Ohio?
If you want to become an LPN in the state of Ohio, 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 Ohio 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 Ohio Board of Nursing.
If you want to become an RN in the state of Ohio, 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 Ohio 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 Ohio Board of Nursing.
Is Ohio a nursing compact state?
Yes, Ohio is part of the nursing license compact. Ohio recently enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, which allows nurses to practice in all but a handful of states. This means that an Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse or an Ohio Registered Nurse can now apply for a multi-state nursing license.
How long is nursing school in Ohio?
The amount of time you spend in an Ohio nursing school will vary based on the career path you choose. You can become a CNA in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, an Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become an NP in 6 to 8 years.
Above on this page, we created a chart that summarizes how long nursing school is in Ohio. That chart includes the number of nurses employed in the state of Ohio, along with the average wages earned at each education level.
Notice that in the state of Ohio, far greater numbers are employed as Registered Nurses (RN) compared to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Notice also that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio 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 Ohio nursing schools offer the length of program you desire.
How much does nursing school in Ohio cost?
Tuition for a nursing school in Ohio will cost between $3,000 to $6,000 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 Ohio cost more, between $5,000 to $12,000 per year for state residents seeking their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
To help reduce the cost of nursing school in Ohio, 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.
Is it hard to get into an Ohio nursing school?
We list the quoted acceptance rate provided by each Ohio 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 Ohio provided above, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 27% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.
If you are having trouble getting accepted into an Ohio 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.
Last updated: June 1, 2025
References:
- Ohio Nursing License Requirements. State of Ohio, Board of Nursing. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- Ohio State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- Tuition And Characteristics Of Ohio Colleges. U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- Ohio Nurse Licensure Compact Status. NCSBN, National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Retrieved June 1, 2025.