Denver College of Nursing

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,033

27.5% growth from 2016

2017 Enrolled Students

796

100% Full-Time

About

Denver College of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Denver College of Nursing were Registered Nursing (320 degrees awarded).

In 2017, 343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Denver College of Nursing. 88.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.7% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (242 degrees), 8.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $10,033, which is $-3,967 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $10,033, which is $-3,967 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In 2017, 27% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 76% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$10,033

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing was $10,033. The cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $-3,967 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Denver College of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$N/A

2017 Value

In 2017 Denver College of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Denver College of Nursing grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Denver College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

76%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Denver College of Nursing received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 3.85% with respect to 2016, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Denver College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Denver College of Nursing has a total enrollment of 796 students. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 796 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 69.8% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.28% Asian, 4.27% Two or More Races, 4.15% Black or African American, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.628% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Denver College of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Denver College of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 796 students. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 796 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 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Denver College of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Denver College of Nursing was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Denver College of Nursing had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Denver College of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
556
Hispanic or Latino
80
Asian
42

The enrolled student population at Denver College of Nursing is 69.8% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.28% Asian, 4.27% Two or More Races, 4.15% Black or African American, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.628% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (3.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 263 more women than men received degrees from Denver College of Nursing. The majority of degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing are white (242 degrees awarded). There were 8.07 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Denver College of Nursing is Registered Nursing (320 degrees awarded), followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (343 degrees awarded).

Workforce

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 (1,293,105 people), Medical & health services managers (134,634 people), Pharmacists (128,892 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (120,345 people), and Physicians (99,786 people).

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (343 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Public relations specialists

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 Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (343 degrees awarded).

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 (1,404,787 people), Elementary & secondary schools (203,475 people), Outpatient care centers (190,696 people), Offices of physicians (183,832 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,020 people).

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (343 degrees awarded).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Denver College of Nursing.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
320 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Denver College of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 320 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Denver College of Nursing according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing, which is 0.132 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (303).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Denver College of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.132 times less than the 303 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 303 degrees were awarded to women at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 7.58 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 0% 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, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Denver College of Nursing is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
242 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Denver College of Nursing is white (242 degrees awarded). There were 8.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

5.25% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
209 degrees awarded
White Male
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Denver College of Nursing is white female (209 degrees awarded). There were 6.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (33 degrees).

Operations

Denver College of Nursing has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $9.72k (NaNk%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Denver College of Nursing had a total salary expenditure of $11.2M. Denver College of Nursing employs 14 Assistant professors, 5 Associate professors, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Denver College of Nursing are Female Assistant professors (12), Female Associate professors(4), and Male Assistant professors (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing are: Management, with 12 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Denver College of Nursing has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Denver College of Nursing stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Denver College of Nursing (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Denver College of Nursing received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$5.31M

2017 Salaries

0.951%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Denver College of Nursing paid a median of $5.31M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($11.2M) and a 0.951% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.64% decline from 2015 and a 10.9% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Denver College of Nursing paid a total of $1.32M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing were Assistant professor with 14 employees; Associate professor with 5 employees; and Associate professor with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing were Management with 12 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 4 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Denver College of Nursing.

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