Top DNP Programs in Colorado
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
6 schools in Colorado reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP 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 (6)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP | CCNE |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP | CCNE |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP, PhD-Leadership | — |