| The nursing school at Colorado Mesa University - Traditional is a public institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 35 nursing schools in Colorado, Colorado Mesa University - Traditional ranks #8 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #347. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 84.45%, giving the Colorado Mesa University - Traditional an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Colorado Mesa University - Traditional: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Colorado, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.94% and for BSN programs is 89.94%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Colorado Mesa University - Traditional Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 84.45%
- Colorado State Rank: 8
- National Rank: 347
- Grade: B
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Compare Colorado Nursing School Programs
| Compare Colorado Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Colorado | 17 | 18 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Colorado | 83.94% | 89.94% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Colorado | 62.66% to 99.58% | 83.13% to 96.72% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Colorado | BSN Rankings for Colorado |
Colorado Mesa University - Traditional
Pass Rate
1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO - 81501-3122
(970) 248-1020
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 84.45%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 313
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,000
Book and Supplies: $1,560
Percent Received Aid: 96%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,335
Percent Admitted: 75%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 30%
Graduation Rate: 37%
Cities in Colorado Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Grand Junction or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Colorado? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Colorado: Alamosa, Aurora, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Denver, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, La Junta, Lamar, Littleton, Lone Tree, Pueblo, Rangely, Sterling, Trinidad and Westminster
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Additional Nursing Programs in Colorado
- Adams State University
- Aims Community College
- Arapahoe Community College
- Aspen University
- College America-Denver
- Colorado Mesa University - Traditional
- Colorado Mountain College
- Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Colorado State University-Pueblo
- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
- Colorado Technical University-Online
- Community College of Denver
- Concorde Career College-Aurora
- Denver College of Nursing
- Front Range Community College-Westminster
- Lamar Community College
- Metropolitan State University of Denver (TNO)
- Morgan Community College
- National American University-Centennial
- National American University-Colorado Springs
- National American University-Colorado Springs South
- National American University-Denver
- Northeastern Junior College
- Otero Junior College
- Pikes Peak Community College
- Platt College-Aurora
- Pueblo Community College
- Red Rocks Community College
- Regis University-Choice
- Trinidad State Junior College
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - Traditional
- University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional)
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus
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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
