Accredited nursing programs in Utah
24 schools in Utah have at least one nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE: 13 BSN, 8 ADN, 8 LPN, 10 MSN programs. 1 holds both accreditors across their programs. For the bachelor’s degree, 9 of 13 listings are CCNE and 4 are ACEN.
- Bachelor's programs
- 13
- 4 ACEN, 9 CCNE
- Associate programs
- 8
- 8 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Practical programs
- 8
- 8 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Master's programs
- 10
- 2 ACEN, 8 CCNE
Accredited schools in Utah
| School | City | Type | BSN | ADN | LPN | MSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgerland Technical College | Logan | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Brigham Young University | Provo | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Davis Technical College | Kaysville | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Dixie Technical College | Saint George | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | Murray | For-profit | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | For-profit | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Draper | For-profit | CCNE | ACEN | – | CCNE |
| Mountainland Technical College | Lehi | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Nightingale College | Salt Lake City | For-profit | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College | Ogden | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Provo College | Provo | For-profit | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions | Provo | For-profit | – | – | – | CCNE |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Snow College | Ephraim | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Tooele Technical College | Tooele | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt | Public | – | – | ACEN | – |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Utah State University | Logan | Public | ACEN | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Utah Tech University | Saint George | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Utah Valley University | Orem | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | ACEN |
| Weber State University | Ogden | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | ACEN |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City | Private | CCNE | – | – | 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.
- Utah State University, LPN: Closing. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
What accreditation means in Utah
Two separate approvals apply to a nursing program. The Utah 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 13. For bachelor’s degrees, 13 of 15 schools reporting graduates to the federal government matched an accredited program (87%). Compare Utah BSN programs by NCLEX pass rate, cost and pay.
Common questions
How many nursing schools in Utah are accredited?
We matched 24 Utah schools to at least one accredited nursing program in the ACEN and CCNE directories: 13 BSN, 8 ADN, 8 LPN, 10 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 Utah?
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 Utah bachelor’s programs accredited?
13 of the 15 Utah 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.