University of Colorado Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public university and part of the Colorado state university system. For the Fall 2017 school year, the university served over 12,000 students, with a 16:1 student to faculty ratio. It was founded in 1965 with a focus on business and engineering courses. In 1997, the Beth-El College of Nursing merged with UCCS, increasing the number of degrees offered. The university is committed to helping people pursue their dreams, offering financial aid packages to over 66% of students. UCCS is also ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the West.
The UCCS nursing program is offered through the Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences nursing department. This department is about a half mile east of the main campus and offers several nursing degrees, including traditional BSN and MSN programs. The undergraduate majors include the traditional program, along with an accelerated BSN program and RN to BSN program. The RN to BSN offers dual online enrollment. The on-campus nursing programs combine education, research, and service by allowing students to work in real clinical settings and simulation labs. Graduate programs include an MSN program with specialty tracks for Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gero, and Psych/Mental Health and are only offered online.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students12,932 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a graduate nursing program offering two options of advanced study for Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education.
The specialty courses are designed to apply theories and evidence based practice for advanced healthcare. The curriculum prepares students to use technological innovation and provide leadership within the clinical and organizational settings. Students in both options are required to complete 38-47 graduate credits to complete a thesis project or a comprehensive tracks within a period of six years.
The Master in Nursing Education is particularly intended to prepare nurse educators to teach at the bachelor and associate degree levels in a range of academic settings.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average for all undergraduate coursework
- Resume
- Successfully complete undergraduate pre-requisite courses
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where applicant expects to complete practical requirements
The deadline for application online for admission in the spring semester is the 15th of September and admission for admission in the fall semester is the 15th of June.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 169 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 44 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 10 |
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Pueblo Community College
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Community College of Denver
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
60 miles away |
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Red Rocks Community College
60 miles away |
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Front Range Community College - Boulder Campus
88 miles away |
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University of Northern Colorado
105 miles away |
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Adams State University
114 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
93%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1040 to 1250 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $287/credit | |
| In State Students | $287/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $753/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $533/credit | |
| In State Students | $533/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,121/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,915 | $12,915 | $33,885 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,090 | $20,090 | $52,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,875 | $35,875 | $94,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,650 | $26,650 | $56,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of University of Colorado Colorado Springs's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,113 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $598 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $3,539 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $3,715 |
| Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,166 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $13,105 |
$15,427
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,440 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,045 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,048 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,209 |
| Over $110,000$19,498 |
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Student Population
10,808
Undergrads
2,124
Graduates
6,860
Women
6,072
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Hispanic |
17% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
