Denver College of Nursing

www.denverschoolofnursing.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$18,836
75.1% growth from 2022
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
1,008
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 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Denver College of Nursing were Registered Nursing (423 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 466 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Denver College of Nursing. 89.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (254 degrees), 2.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $18,836, which is $3,672 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Denver College of Nursing was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 391 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $18,836, which is $3,672 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Denver College of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,836
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing was $18,836. The cost of tuition at Denver College of Nursing is $3,672 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Denver College of Nursing was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

39%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Denver College of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 55.2% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Denver College of Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 391 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Denver College of Nursing had a total enrollment of 1,008 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 1,008 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 50% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Black or African American, 7.34% Asian, 4.76% Two or More Races, 0.893% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.595% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Denver College of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%) and Black or African American Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.9%) and White Male (8.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Denver College of Nursing in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,008 students. The full-time enrollment at Denver College of Nursing is 1,008 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 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    504 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    195 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    146 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Denver College of Nursing is 50% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Black or African American, 7.34% Asian, 4.76% Two or More Races, 0.893% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.595% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 366 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 (254 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Denver College of Nursing is Registered Nursing (423 degrees awarded).

In 2023,  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 (466 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 (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing in 2023 are Health (466 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 Dentists

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (466 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 (1,536,621 people), Outpatient care centers (258,284 people), Elementary & secondary schools (226,258 people), Offices of physicians (202,794 people), and uninformed (201,610 people).

The most specialized majors at Denver College of Nursing are Health (466 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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.
Registered Nursing
Most Common (2023)
423 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Denver College of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 423 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

50
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
416
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing, which is 0.12 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (416).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.12 times less than the 416 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Denver College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 8.32 times more than the 50 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%.

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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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Denver College of Nursing is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    254 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    86 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Denver College of Nursing is white (254 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    230 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    77 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Denver College of Nursing is white female (230 degrees awarded). There were 2.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (77 degrees).

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Operations

Denver College of Nursing employs 22 Instructors. Most academics at Denver College of Nursing are Female Instructor (18), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing are: Management, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.79M
2023 Salaries
6.66%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Denver College of Nursing paid a median of $6.79M in salaries, a 6.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.93% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.73% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.66M
Instructional Salaries
22
Number of Employees

In 2023, Denver College of Nursing paid a total of $1.66M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
22 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing was Instructor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing were Management with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Denver College of Nursing was Female Instructor with 18 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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

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