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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
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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%
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ABSN
5 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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RN to BSN
8 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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MSN
9 programs
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DNP
18 programs
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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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