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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in Indianapolis, IN

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2025 Best Nursing Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana

Research and compare nursing programs in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare Indianapolis Nursing Schools

Compare Indiana Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs 3 5
Average NCLEX Passing Rate 63.31% 86.20%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range N/A% to N/A% 80.59% to 90.16%

 

In total the state of Indiana offers 38 nursing schools consisting of 6 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 17 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Indianapolis there are 8 nursing schools with 4 private and 2 public schools in Indianapolis to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Indianapolis offer 10 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD and Doctor of Nursing.

To meet the diverse needs of Indianapolis healthcare needs, nursing programs in Indianapolis offer 8 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Indianapolis have never been more flexible. Indianapolis nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Indiana including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 3 ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in Indianapolis. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Indianapolis to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Chamberlain College

  • 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN - 46240
  • ((31) 7) -816-7335

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: 6
  • National Rank BSN: 187
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.37%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Marian University

  • 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN - 46222-1997
  • ((31) 7) -955-6000

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus and Online
  • State Rank BSN: 14
  • National Rank BSN: 382
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 87.56%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 88.90%

University of Indianapolis

  • 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN - 46227-3697
  • ((31) 7) -788-3368

University of Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The Ulndy's School of Nursing has various program options: a BSN program, an RN to BSN program and a BSN program designed specifically for those already holding a bachelor's degree ("career changers").  Their RN to BSN program can be completed on-campus, online,

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  • Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
  • State Rank BSN: 18
  • National Rank BSN: 419
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 85.99%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 90.46%

Harrison College-Indianapolis

  • 550 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN - 46204-2611
  • (317) 447-6200

Harrison College is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.  They offer an ASN degree program.  This program is offered on-campus.  They also offer an online RN to BSN option.  This is open to students with an RN license, and is especially desirable for Harrison ASN graduates.

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus and Online
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 92.62%

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

  • 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN - 46202-5143
  • ((31) 7) -274-5555

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is located in Indianapolis.  They offer a BSN Traditional Track, an RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option and a BSN Accelerated Second Degree Option.  Their programs are unique because they offer a welcoming ceremony to their new nursing students where friends and

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  • Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.64%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Indiana has 26 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Indianapolis does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Indiana's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Donaldson, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Ft. Wayne, Gary, Goshen, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Mishawaka, Muncie, New Albany, Notre Dame, Rensselaer, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, Vincennes, West Lafayette and Westville.

Nursing Programs in Indiana

  • American College of Education
  • Ancilla Domini College
  • Anderson University
  • Ball State University
  • Bethel College-Indiana
  • Chamberlain College
  • Goshen College
  • Harrison College-Indianapolis
  • Huntington University
  • Indiana State University
  • Indiana University East
  • Indiana University-Kokomo
  • Indiana University-Northwest
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
  • Indiana University-South Bend
  • Indiana University-Southeast
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
  • Marian University
  • Medtech College-Fort Wayne
  • Medtech College-Greenwood
  • Medtech College-Indianapolis
  • Purdue University
  • Purdue University Global
  • Purdue University Northwest
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus
  • Purdue University-Fort Wayne
  • Purdue University-North Central Campus
  • Saint Josephs College
  • Saint Mary's College
  • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • University of Evansville
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Saint Francis
  • University of Southern Indiana
  • Valparaiso University
  • Vincennes University

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Best Nursing Schools in the US

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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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      Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator$75,000
      Critical Care Nurse$75,660
      ER Nurse$75,660
      OBGYN Nurse$75,660
      Oncology Nurse$75,660
      Labor and Delivery Nurse$75,660
      Cardiac Nurse$75,660
      Geriatric Nursing$75,660
      Home Health Nurse$71,730
      Hospice Nurse$75,660
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