Top ADN Programs in Colorado
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
15 schools in Colorado reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (15)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | Public | CNA, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Public | CNA, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely, CO | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora, CO | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Denver College of Nursing | Denver, CO | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN, MSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar, CO | Public | CNA, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Morgan Community College | Fort Morgan, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Otero College | La Junta, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Public | CNA, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| Trinidad State College | Trinidad, CO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |