Best ADN Programs in Colorado (2026)
Colorado has 18 ADN programs across 15 cities. 15 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%.
18
ADN programs
15
Cities
90%
Avg NCLEX rate
15
With NCLEX data
Top ADN Programs in Colorado by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
1
Pikes Peak State College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Colorado Springs, CO•$4,302 in / $16,534 out
2
Front Range Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Westminster, CO•$4,740 in / $16,974 out
3
Colorado Mountain College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Glenwood Springs, CO•$2,700 in / $12,540 out
4
Colorado Mountain College — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Glenwood Springs, CO•$2,700 in / $12,540 out
5
Arapahoe Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Littleton, CO•$4,308 in / $16,542 out
6
Colorado Mesa University — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grand Junction, CO•$9,712 in / $24,312 out
7
Colorado Mesa University — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grand Junction, CO•$9,712 in / $24,312 out
8
Aims Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Greeley, CO•$2,090 in / $11,306 out
9
Morgan Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Fort Morgan, CO•$4,127 in / $16,360 out
11
Trinidad State College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Trinidad, CO•$4,468 in / $7,100 out
12
Pueblo Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Pueblo, CO•$4,883 in / $17,116 out
13
Northeastern Junior College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Sterling, CO•$5,582 in / $8,045 out
14
Colorado Northwestern Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Rangely, CO•$4,454 in / $7,084 out
15
Otero College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
La Junta, CO•$4,418 in / $7,048 out
Most Affordable ADN Programs in Colorado
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
Aims Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Greeley, CO
$2,090 in / $11,306 out
Colorado Mountain College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Glenwood Springs, CO
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Colorado Mountain College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Glenwood Springs, CO
$2,700 in / $12,540 out
Morgan Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Fort Morgan, CO
$4,127 in / $16,360 out
Pikes Peak State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Colorado Springs, CO
$4,302 in / $16,534 out
Arapahoe Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Littleton, CO
$4,308 in / $16,542 out
Otero College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • La Junta, CO
$4,418 in / $7,048 out
Lamar Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Lamar, CO
$4,422 in / $7,052 out
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Rangely, CO
$4,454 in / $7,084 out
Trinidad State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Trinidad, CO
$4,468 in / $7,100 out
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ADN programs are in Colorado?
There are 18 ADN programs in Colorado across 15 cities.
What is the average NCLEX pass rate for ADN programs in Colorado?
Based on 15 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for ADN programs in Colorado is 90%. The highest rate is 100% at Pikes Peak State College.
What is the cheapest ADN program in Colorado?
The most affordable option is Aims Community College at $2,090 in / $11,306 out.
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