Accredited nursing programs in Michigan
50 schools in Michigan have at least one nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE: 27 BSN, 23 ADN, 11 LPN, 14 MSN programs. For the bachelor’s degree, 26 of 27 listings are CCNE and 1 are ACEN.
- Bachelor's programs
- 27
- 1 ACEN, 26 CCNE
- Associate programs
- 23
- 23 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Practical programs
- 11
- 11 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Master's programs
- 14
- 0 ACEN, 14 CCNE
Accredited schools in Michigan
| School | City | Type | BSN | ADN | LPN | MSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Alma | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs | Private | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Baker College | Owosso | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Delta College | University Center | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | For-profit | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Hope College | Holland | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Madonna University | Livonia | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Mott Community College | Flint | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Rochester Christian University | Rochester Hills | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| St Clair County Community College | Port Huron | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Wayne State University | Detroit | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
Programs listed as accredited in the ACEN directory (opens in a new tab) and the CCNE directory (opens in a new tab), collected November 2026 and matched to schools by name and city. Programs in candidacy are not counted. A dash means no accredited program at that level was matched.
Programs with an ACEN note
ACEN publishes a note beside some listings. The wording below is ACEN’s own; open the listing for what it means for the program.
- Alpena Community College, ADN: For Good Cause. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
- Alpena Community College, LPN: For Good Cause. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
- Bay de Noc Community College, ADN: With Warning. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
What accreditation means in Michigan
Two separate approvals apply to a nursing program. The Michigan board of nursing approves programs so their graduates can sit the NCLEX. Programmatic accreditation from ACEN or CCNE is voluntary and is judged by a national peer body.
Bachelor's programs are the most common accredited level here, with 27. For bachelor’s degrees, 27 of 29 schools reporting graduates to the federal government matched an accredited program (93%). Compare Michigan BSN programs by NCLEX pass rate, cost and pay.
Common questions
How many nursing schools in Michigan are accredited?
We matched 50 Michigan schools to at least one accredited nursing program in the ACEN and CCNE directories: 27 BSN, 23 ADN, 11 LPN, 14 MSN. Schools with several programs appear once.
What is the difference between ACEN and CCNE?
ACEN accredits nursing programs at every level, from practical nursing to doctorates. CCNE accredits bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Both are recognized by the US Department of Education.
Do I need an accredited program to become a nurse in Michigan?
Not always. The state board of nursing approves programs for licensure, and that is a separate approval from ACEN or CCNE accreditation. Accreditation still matters for transferring credits, federal and employer tuition benefits, and entry to graduate programs.
Are all Michigan bachelor’s programs accredited?
27 of the 29 Michigan schools that report nursing bachelor’s graduates to the federal government matched an accredited listing. A school that does not match may be new, may be listed under another name, or may lack accreditation, so check the accreditor’s own directory before you apply.