Denver College of Nursing — College Profile

About

The Denver College of Nursing (DCN) is a private, single-purpose institution renowned exclusively for its rigorous healthcare education, particularly its flagship Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Situated in the heart of downtown Denver, the college offers a highly focused, collaborative, and career-oriented campus culture where students benefit from close faculty mentorship and immediate access to major metropolitan medical facilities for clinical placements. What truly sets DCN apart is its state-of-the-art simulation laboratories that mimic real-world clinical scenarios, alongside its unique Global Health Perspective (GHP) program, which allows students to engage in impactful community service and healthcare missions both locally and abroad.

Wikipedia:Denver College of Nursing is an American private for-profit nursing school based in Denver, Colorado. It was established in 2003 and has since added a campus in Houston, Texas. The college offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in nursing.

Location

Denver, CO, 80202 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DEN · Denver

18 mi away

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Cost

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Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Median earnings (6yr)

$80,184

Median earnings (10yr)

$81,809

Median debt

$26,500

Monthly loan payment

$281

Debt range (25th–75th)

$15,140–$29,513

Debt (90th percentile)

$29,513

Student Body

Men 14%Women 86%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

27%

First-generation

32%

Median family income

$29,692

Independent students

80%

Avg age at entry

29.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

46%

Hispanic

23%

Black

18%

Asian

Two or more

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$80,184

10 years after entry

$81,809

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing423

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Institutional

Classification

Special Focus (Technology)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

14%

Avg faculty salary

$6,627/mo

Instructional spend/student

$6,139