Accredited nursing programs in Oklahoma
36 schools in Oklahoma have at least one nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE: 17 BSN, 13 ADN, 6 LPN, 5 MSN programs. For the bachelor’s degree, 10 of 17 listings are CCNE and 7 are ACEN.
- Bachelor's programs
- 17
- 7 ACEN, 10 CCNE
- Associate programs
- 13
- 13 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Practical programs
- 6
- 6 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Master's programs
- 5
- 2 ACEN, 3 CCNE
Accredited schools in Oklahoma
| School | City | Type | BSN | ADN | LPN | MSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Albert State College | Poteau | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Connors State College | Warner | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| East Central University | Ada | Public | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Langston University | Langston | Public | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Meridian Technology Center | Stillwater | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Mid-America Technology Center | Wayne | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | Norman | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Murray State College | Tishomingo | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Northeastern State University | Tahlequah | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Edmond | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City | Private | ACEN | – | – | ACEN |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell | Public | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Redlands Community College | El Reno | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Rogers State University | Claremore | Public | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Rose State College | Midwest City | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Seminole State College | Seminole | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Southern Nazarene University | Bethany | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford | Public | ACEN | – | – | ACEN |
| Tulsa Community College | Tulsa | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | Oklahoma City | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa | Private | ACEN | – | – | – |
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.
- Seminole State College, ADN: For Good Cause. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University, MSN: With Conditions. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
What accreditation means in Oklahoma
Two separate approvals apply to a nursing program. The Oklahoma 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 17. For bachelor’s degrees, 17 of 17 schools reporting graduates to the federal government matched an accredited program (100%).
Common questions
How many nursing schools in Oklahoma are accredited?
We matched 36 Oklahoma schools to at least one accredited nursing program in the ACEN and CCNE directories: 17 BSN, 13 ADN, 6 LPN, 5 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 Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma bachelor’s programs accredited?
17 of the 17 Oklahoma 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.