Nursing schools in Colorado

Browse 64 current public campus profiles representing 156 nursing programs in Colorado. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate is the largest current pathway grouping at 22 programs; Online appears on 61 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles: 64
Programs: 156

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 6 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 16 programs
Traditional BSN 14 programs
Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN 7 programs
Direct-Entry Prelicensure Master's 1 program
LPN-to-RN 4 programs
LPN-to-BSN 2 programs
Paramedic-to-RN 2 programs
RN-to-BSN 15 programs
RN-to-MSN 2 programs
RN-to-DNP 11 programs
Nurse Practitioner 3 programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 21 programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 18 programs
Nursing PhD / DNS 5 programs
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 22 programs
Other Official Nursing Program 7 programs

Delivery formats

On campus 54 programs
Hybrid 41 programs
Online 61 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

Colorado Board of Nursing Reviewed September 23, 2026
Wyoming State Board of Nursing Reviewed September 16, 2026

Colorado campus profiles

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Physical instructional campus
Adams State University: Adams State Richardson Hall
Institution
Adams State University
Campus
Adams State Richardson Hall
Location
Alamosa, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
AdventHealth University: AdventHealth Denver nursing
Institution
AdventHealth University
Campus
AdventHealth Denver nursing
Location
Greenwood Village, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing DenverTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Aims Community College: Aims Greeley
Institution
Aims Community College
Campus
Aims Greeley
Location
Greeley, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Associate Degree NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · ADN · On Campus · Active
- LPN to ADN NursingLPN-to-RN · ADN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Arapahoe Community College: Arapahoe Littleton
Institution
Arapahoe Community College
Campus
Arapahoe Littleton
Location
Littleton, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Associate Degree NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · ADN · On Campus · Active
- LPN to ADN NursingLPN-to-RN · ADN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Arapahoe Community College: Arapahoe RN-BSN online relationship
Institution
Arapahoe Community College
Campus
Arapahoe RN-BSN online relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 1
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
1 program
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Arizona College of Nursing: Arizona College Aurora
Institution
Arizona College of Nursing
Campus
Arizona College Aurora
Location
Aurora, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing AuroraTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Children’s Hospital Colorado: Children’s Colorado Anschutz
Institution
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Campus
Children’s Colorado Anschutz
Location
Aurora, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- New Graduate Nurse Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Residency or fellowship completion · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Children’s Hospital Colorado: Children’s Colorado Springs
Institution
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Campus
Children’s Colorado Springs
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
0 programs
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence — online refresher relationship
Institution
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Campus
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence — online refresher relationship
Location
Denver, CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 4
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
4 programs
- RN RefresherOther Official Nursing Program · Refresher course completion · Fully Online · Active
- RN Refresher LiteOther Official Nursing Program · Refresher course completion · Fully Online · Active
- LPN RefresherOther Official Nursing Program · Refresher course completion · Fully Online · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 16, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Christian University: Colorado Christian Lakewood
Institution
Colorado Christian University
Campus
Colorado Christian Lakewood
Location
Lakewood, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Christian University: Colorado Christian University online relationship
Institution
Colorado Christian University
Campus
Colorado Christian University online relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 5
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
5 programs
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
- DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NPDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active
- DNP Family Nurse PractitionerDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Mesa University: Colorado Mesa Grand Junction
Institution
Colorado Mesa University
Campus
Colorado Mesa Grand Junction
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Practical NursingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Practical nursing certificate · On Campus · Active
- Traditional Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Mesa University: Colorado Mesa Montrose
Institution
Colorado Mesa University
Campus
Colorado Mesa Montrose
Location
Montrose, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Associate Degree NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · ADN · On Campus · Active
- LPN to BSNLPN-to-BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Mesa University: Colorado Mesa online nursing relationship
Institution
Colorado Mesa University
Campus
Colorado Mesa online nursing relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 4
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
4 programs
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner MSNNurse Practitioner · MSN · Fully Online · Active
- Family Nurse Practitioner MSNNurse Practitioner · MSN · Fully Online · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Mountain College: Colorado Mountain Breckenridge
Institution
Colorado Mountain College
Campus
Colorado Mountain Breckenridge
Location
Breckenridge, CO
0 programs
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Mountain College: Colorado Mountain College online relationship
Institution
Colorado Mountain College
Campus
Colorado Mountain College online relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 1
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
1 program
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Mountain College: Colorado Mountain Spring Valley
Institution
Colorado Mountain College
Campus
Colorado Mountain Spring Valley
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Mountain College: Colorado Mountain Steamboat Springs
Institution
Colorado Mountain College
Campus
Colorado Mountain Steamboat Springs
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO
0 programs
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado Northwestern Community College: CNCC Craig
Institution
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Campus
CNCC Craig
Location
Craig, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate Degree NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · ADN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado State University Pueblo: CSU Health and Medical Center Fort Collins
Institution
Colorado State University Pueblo
Campus
CSU Health and Medical Center Fort Collins
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Nursing 3+2: Direct Entry Nursing Leadership Concentration, Master of ScienceDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · MS · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado State University Pueblo: CSU Pueblo online nursing relationship
Institution
Colorado State University Pueblo
Campus
CSU Pueblo online nursing relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 7
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
7 programs
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
- Nursing: Nurse Educator Concentration, Joint Bachelor of Science/Master of ScienceRN-to-MSN · Joint BS/MS · Fully Online · Active
- Nursing: Dual Integrated Nurse Manager Leader, Master of Science/Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MS · Fully Online · Active
4 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Colorado State University Pueblo: CSU Pueblo School of Nursing
Institution
Colorado State University Pueblo
Campus
CSU Pueblo School of Nursing
Location
Pueblo, CO
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Hybrid · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Technical University: Colorado Technical University online relationship
Institution
Colorado Technical University
Campus
Colorado Technical University online relationship
Location
CO
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 4
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
4 programs
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
- Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MSN · Fully Online · Active
- Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Community College of Aurora: CCA Centennial Nursing
Institution
Community College of Aurora
Campus
CCA Centennial Nursing
Location
Centennial, CO
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate Degree NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · ADN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 23, 2026
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