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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
Denver College of Nursing is a private urban institution in Denver, Colorado. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 949 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $81,809 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
Denver College of Nursing Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,110
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (3)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Denver College of Nursing originated as the Denver School of Nursing in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2003.
- •It was founded by the Professional Education Corporation as a private for-profit nursing school.
- •In July 2007, Education Affiliates purchased the Denver School of Nursing.
- •Its name was changed to Denver College of Nursing in July 2017.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average