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Denver College of Nursing

Denver, Colorado 80202

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

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.

Established
2003
Type
Private for-proit

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SAT Avg
949Students
14:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$81,809Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Median Debt at Graduation$26,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

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)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (3)

Student Body

Undergrads
949
Gender Split
86% / 14%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 14%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 7%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$80,184
10 Years$81,809

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#427
vs 2024

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

121High

Estimated from CO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
1 mi(2 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
370 mi(641 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
557 mi(965 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver18 mi
ABQ Albuquerque337 mi
SLC Salt Lake City375 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1765 mi · ~50h 59m drive
New York, NY1627 mi · ~47h drive
Hartford, CT1687 mi · ~48h 44m drive
Providence, RI1751 mi · ~50h 35m drive
Albany, NY1627 mi · ~47h drive
Syracuse, NY1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Rochester, NY1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive
Philadelphia, PA1575 mi · ~45h 30m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
Harrisburg, PA1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Newark, NJ1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
Washington, DC1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA1210 mi · ~34h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC1356 mi · ~39h 10m drive
Raleigh, NC1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive
Miami, FL1726 mi · ~49h 52m drive
Orlando, FL1550 mi · ~44h 47m drive
Tampa, FL1522 mi · ~43h 58m drive
Nashville, TN1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive
New Orleans, LA1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Richmond, VA1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Chicago, IL918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Detroit, MI1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Minneapolis, MN698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
St. Louis, MO795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Kansas City, MO557 mi · ~16h 5m drive
Indianapolis, IN999 mi · ~28h 52m drive
Columbus, OH1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Cleveland, OH1224 mi · ~35h 22m drive
Milwaukee, WI913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Dallas, TX663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Houston, TX879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Austin, TX773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
San Antonio, TX803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Los Angeles, CA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
San Francisco, CA947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
San Diego, CA833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Seattle, WA1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Portland, OR980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Denver, CO1 mi · ~2 min drive
Phoenix, AZ586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Salt Lake City, UT370 mi · ~10h 41m drive
Honolulu, HI3340 mi · ~96h 29m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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