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2026 Nursing Schools in Colorado

Browse 26 nursing schools in Colorado. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Private, Non-Profit Denver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $46,340.

$46,340 In-State Tuition
4,605 Students
64% Graduation Rate
13 Programs

Public Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,383.

$10,383 In-State Tuition
23,124 Students
46% Graduation Rate
14 Programs

Public Grand Junction, CO

Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, Colorado Mesa University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,823 within ten years.

$9,927 In-State Tuition
9,785 Students
40% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Westminster, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,663, Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 22,000 students.

$4,663 In-State Tuition
21,970 Students
35% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Greeley, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $3,410, Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.

$3,410 In-State Tuition
8,542 Students
40% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, For-Profit Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, Colorado is a private for-profit institution with a 90% graduation rate and over 31,830 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,750.

$12,750 In-State Tuition
31,830 Students
90% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public Trinidad, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,608, Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,475 within ten years.

$4,608 In-State Tuition
1,613 Students
55% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution in Greeley, Colorado. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

$12,416 In-State Tuition
8,869 Students
52% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University provides nursing education from its campus in Lakewood, Colorado. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

$41,342 In-State Tuition
9,951 Students
58% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Colorado Springs, CO

A public institution, University of Colorado Colorado Springs serves students in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $10,149.

$10,149 In-State Tuition
11,354 Students
44% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Pueblo, CO

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

$9,720 In-State Tuition
6,851 Students
36% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Fort Morgan, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,252, Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,626 students.

$4,252 In-State Tuition
1,626 Students
45% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Private, For-Profit Aurora, CO

Concorde Career College-Aurora is a smaller private for-profit institution in Aurora, Colorado with about 256 students. Graduates earn a median of $42,456 within ten years.

256 Students
64% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Lamar, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,550, Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,719 within ten years.

$4,550 In-State Tuition
690 Students
43% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Denver, CO

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $11,124.

$11,124 In-State Tuition
18,453 Students
29% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public La Junta, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,576, Otero College in La Junta, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

$4,576 In-State Tuition
959 Students
37% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Sterling, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,730, Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,893 within ten years.

$5,730 In-State Tuition
1,684 Students
52% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Pueblo, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,049, Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,434 within ten years.

$5,049 In-State Tuition
7,284 Students
31% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Lakewood, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,859, Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

$4,859 In-State Tuition
8,419 Students
32% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Glenwood Springs, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,112, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,127 within ten years.

$5,112 In-State Tuition
5,494 Students
40% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Colorado Springs, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,510, Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,600 students.

$4,510 In-State Tuition
12,556 Students
21% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Alamosa, CO

Adams State University provides nursing education from its campus in Alamosa, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $9,824.

$9,824 In-State Tuition
2,901 Students
30% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Littleton, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,434, Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 15,000 students.

$4,434 In-State Tuition
15,012 Students
29% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Rangely, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,594, Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$4,594 In-State Tuition
1,271 Students
34% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, For-Profit Greenwood Village, CO

Platt College-Aurora is a smaller private for-profit institution in Greenwood Village, Colorado with about 215 students. Annual in-state tuition is $24,347.

$24,347 In-State Tuition
215 Students
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Regis University Denver, CO $46,340 63.8% 13
2 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO $10,383 45.7% 14
3 Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO $9,927 40.3% 10
4 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO $4,663 35.5% 3
5 Aims Community College Greeley, CO $3,410 39.6% 2
6 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO $12,750 89.9% 11
7 Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO $4,608 54.5% 2
8 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO $12,416 51.6% 7
9 Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO $41,342 58.1% 8
10 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO $10,149 43.9% 10
11 Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO $9,720 36.4% 10
12 Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO $4,252 44.6% 3
13 Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO 63.6% 1
14 Lamar Community College Lamar, CO $4,550 42.9% 2
15 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO $11,124 29.5% 1
16 Otero College La Junta, CO $4,576 37% 1
17 Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO $5,730 52.3% 2
18 Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO $5,049 30.7% 4
19 Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO $4,859 32% 1
20 Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO $5,112 40% 4
21 Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO $4,510 20.6% 4
22 Adams State University Alamosa, CO $9,824 29.7% 1
23 Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO $4,434 29.1% 3
24 Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO $4,594 33.5% 2
25 Platt College-Aurora Greenwood Village, CO $24,347 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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