BSN Programs in Colorado

If you're exploring BSN programs in Colorado, this directory gives you aan easy way to compare your options.

You'll notice that many programs are concentrated around Denver and Aurora, but there are also good options in Colorado Springs, Greeley, Pueblo, Alamosa, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction. The pass rate data and program formats give you a good starting point for building your shortlist.

Metropolitan State University of Denver has a strong 95.7% average NCLEX pass rate. For Fall 2026 adminssion, the window opens December 1, 2025 and closes February 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time. If you're aiming for Spring 2027, applications open July 1, 2026 and close September 1, 2026. Here's something interesting: while many programs require the TEAS exam, MSU Denver uses the Casper Assessment instead. Their published nursing undergraduate cost for tuition and fees is $18,930 for a full year (30 credits).

Regis University, also in the Denver metro area, has a 92.7% average NCLEX pass rate. Their Accelerated BSN is an intense 12-month program that runs Monday through Friday on campus. You'll complete over 750 clinical hours, so you'll get plenty of hands-on experience. One thing to be aware of is that Regis doesn't keep a waiting list for their BSN programs, so if you don't get in on your first try, you'll need to reapply in a future cycle. To qualify, you'll need at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and C- or better in all your prerequisites. Tuition for the Accelerated BSN in 2026 is $599 per credit hour.

If you'd rather study in a smaller, rural setting, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs might be exactly what you're looking for. They have an excellent 98.0% average NCLEX pass rate, and you'll get a very different experience from the Denver and Aurora urban environment.

Once you graduate from your BSN program, you'll move forward with Colorado RN licensure through the Colorado Board of Nursing. That includes passing the NCLEX-RN and completing a fingerprint-based background check. Colorado is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, which can give you more flexibility if you eventually want to practice in other compact states.

There are 16 BSN programs in this Colorado directory. Take your time comparing locations, program tracks, and NCLEX pass rates. Once you've narrowed things down, click into individual schools to get the full picture of what they offer.