| The nursing school at University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional) is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE and COA. Out of 35 nursing schools in Colorado, University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional) ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #32. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.72%, giving the University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional) an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional): Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, LPN to RN and MSN to DNP 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%.
University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional) Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.72%
- Colorado State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 32
- Grade: A
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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 |
University of Colorado College of Nursing (Traditional)
Pass Rate
1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400, Denver, CO - 80217-3364
(303) 556-5600
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 96.72%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 5569
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,384
Book and Supplies: $1,460
Percent Received Aid: 82%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,984
Percent Admitted: 66%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 22%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Cities in Colorado Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Denver 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 Christian University
- 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
