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Best Nursing Schools in Colorado (2026)

Colorado has 108 nursing programs across 18 cities. 40 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 91%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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108
Total programs
6
Program types
91%
Avg NCLEX rate
40
With NCLEX data

Top BSN Programs in Colorado by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Colorado by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Regis University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Denver, CO•$43,980
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Colorado Springs, CO•$9,712 in / $20,492 out
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University of Northern Colorado — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Greeley, CO•$12,010 in / $26,204 out
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Metropolitan State University of Denver — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Denver, CO•$10,780 in / $29,503 out
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Metropolitan State University of Denver — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Denver, CO•$10,780 in / $29,503 out
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Colorado Christian University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Lakewood, CO•$39,266
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Nursing Programs in Colorado by Type

ADN
18 programs
Avg NCLEX: 90%
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BSN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
View BSN in Colorado→All states
ABSN
5 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
View ABSN in Colorado→All states
RN to BSN
8 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
View RN to BSN in Colorado→All states
MSN
9 programs
View MSN in Colorado→All states
DNP
18 programs
View DNP in Colorado→All states

Nursing Programs in Colorado by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Denver (23)Pueblo (12)Colorado Springs (11)Grand Junction (8)Greeley (7)Aurora (6)Lakewood (6)Glenwood Springs (5)Rangely (5)Westminster (5)Lamar (4)Fort Morgan (3)La Junta (3)Littleton (3)Trinidad (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Colorado

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Aims Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,090 in / $11,306 out
Aims Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,090 in / $11,306 out
Aims Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$2,090 in / $11,306 out
Colorado Mountain College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Colorado Mountain College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Colorado Mountain College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Colorado Mountain College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Colorado Mountain College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Technical College of the Rockies
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,501
Community College of Aurora
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,030 in / $15,680 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Colorado?

There are 108 nursing programs in Colorado, spanning 18 ADN, 17 BSN, 5 ABSN, 8 RN to BSN, 9 MSN, 18 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Colorado?

Based on 40 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Colorado is 91%. The highest rate is 100% at Front Range Community College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Colorado?

The most affordable option is Aims Community College (ADN) at $2,090 in / $11,306 out.

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Helpful Guides for Colorado Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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