<p>Not “reaches” per se, but I believe Samford University in Birmingham, AL and Mississippi College both have well-regarded nursing programs. Both are private Christian universities, and I believe Samford is direct entry. If she is interested in a smaller private university, you might check them out. Mississippi College costs about $24K per year total, and offers $10K/year Presidential Scholarship for entering freshmen with a 29 or higher ACT, plus the opportunity to interview for another $3K/year (Presidential with Distinction Scholarship), plus Val/Sal scholarships and others. My son will be attending Mississippi College this fall, majoring in Biology/Medical Sciences.</p>