Denver College of Nursing

www.denvercollegeofnursing.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $18,427
    2.17% growth from 2023
    2024 Enrolled Students
    811
    100% Full-Time
    2016 Graduation Rate
    75%
    3 Graduates

    About

    Denver College of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Denver College of Nursing were Registered Nursing (402 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 491 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Denver College of Nursing. 85.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (256 degrees), 3.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (84 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $18,427, which is $3,530 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $18,427, which is $3,530 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Tuition Costs

    $18,427
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing was $18,427. The cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $3,530 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Enrollment

    Denver College of Nursing had a total enrollment of 811 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 811 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Denver College of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Denver College of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.4% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18% Black or African American, 5.8% Asian, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.863% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.74% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Denver College of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.1%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Denver College of Nursing in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 811 students. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 811 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Denver College of Nursing are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      376 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      180 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      146 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Denver College of Nursing is 46.4% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18% Black or African American, 5.8% Asian, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.863% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.74% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 345 more women than men received degrees from Denver College of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing is white (256 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (84 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Denver College of Nursing is Registered Nursing (402 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Denver College of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (491 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing in 2024 are Health (491 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (491 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (491 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    73
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    418
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing, which is 0.175 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (418).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.175 times less than the 418 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 418 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 5.73 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 25% of students graduating from Denver College of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      256 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      84 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      63 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Denver College of Nursing is white (256 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (84 degrees).

    3.46% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      244 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      243 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      230 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Denver College of Nursing is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (243 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Denver College of Nursing had a total salary expenditure of 14.7M. Denver College of Nursing employs 20 Instructors. Most academics at Denver College of Nursing are Female Instructor (17), and Male Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing are: Management, with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $6.66M
    2024 Salaries
    2.03%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Denver College of Nursing paid a median of $6.66M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($14.7M) and a 2.03% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.66% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.93% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.59M
    Instructional Salaries
    20
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Denver College of Nursing paid a total of $1.59M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing were Management with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

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