University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is home to two hospitals – the University of Colorado Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Both hospitals are nationally ranked and considered the best hospitals in the region. The university is also the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain area and combines teaching at research and clinical facilities to better prepare students for their careers in the healthcare field. The university is structured into five health professional schools, including the College of Nursing, offering over 40 different degree programs for undergraduates and graduates.
The Anschutz Medical Campus is focused on teaching the health professionals of tomorrow, with all five colleges offering health and sciences degrees. The College of Nursing offers students multiple pathways to becoming a nurse, including a traditional BSN program, an accelerated program, an online BS program for registered nurses, and an integrated nursing pathway. As the university houses two of the top hospitals in the region, students will have direct access to clinical settings to receive real-world experience. Graduate programs are also available, including MSN and DNP programs and several pathways for BSN students who want to complete their master’s degree or doctorate in nursing. The MSN program allows students to select from nine specialty tracks.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students24,839 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 42 | 249 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 128 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 115 miles radius of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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Community College of Denver
9 miles away |
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
9 miles away |
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Red Rocks Community College
17 miles away |
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Front Range Community College - Boulder Campus
31 miles away |
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University of Northern Colorado
47 miles away |
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
59 miles away |
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
100 miles away |
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Pueblo Community College
103 miles away |
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Academy of Medical and Health Science Inc.
104 miles away |
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University of Wyoming
115 miles away |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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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 (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 12/01/1953 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1950 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 06/25/1980 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Aurora, CO) CCNE 03/04/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Admission
65%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1060 to 1280 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| 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 | $50 |
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 | $324/credit | |
| In State Students | $324/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $997/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $373/credit | |
| In State Students | $373/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,243/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 | $14,580 | $14,580 | $44,865 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,680 | $22,680 | $69,790 |
| BSN | 125 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $124,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,650 | $18,650 | $62,150 |
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, 74% of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,239 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $429 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $2,733 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $2,338 |
| Federal Student Loans | 35% | $4,926 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $13,029 |
$14,586
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,996 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,338 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,718 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,639 |
| Over $110,000$20,690 |
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Student Population
15,586
Undergrads
9,253
Graduates
14,324
Women
10,515
Men
52%
Full-time
48%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
54% |
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Hispanic |
18% |
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Asian |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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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.
