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Best Nursing Schools in Colorado: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Colorado combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Regis University lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

1

B Denver, CO

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

13 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

2

B- 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.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

3

B- 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.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, RN-BSN

4

B- 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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA

5

B- 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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

6

B- 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.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

7

B- 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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, CNA

8

B- Greeley, CO

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

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

9

B- Lakewood, CO

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

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

10

B- 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 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

11

B- Pueblo, CO

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

10 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

12

B- 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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

13

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

14

C+ 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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

15

C+ Denver, CO

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

Offering BSN Program

16

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

17

C+ 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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

18

C+ 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.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

19

C+ 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.

Offering CNA Program

20

C+ 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.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

21

C+ 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 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

22

C+ Alamosa, CO

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

Offering BSN Program

23

C 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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA

24

C 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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

25

C 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.

Offering BSN Program

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