DNP & PhD Programs in Colorado

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Colorado here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Regis University

Regis University

Denver, CO
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.5%
RN test takers per year
93
RN rank (2025)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.3%
RN test takers per year
52
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
93.6%
RN test takers per year
105
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend