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CU Nursing

We train the bold and big-hearted to transform health

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Helping you achieve your dreams

Educating nurses for 125+ years

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Your launchpad to an extraordinary career


Get ready for a nursing education that's anything but ordinary! You'll receive hands-on training in the region's top simulation center, work alongside expert faculty, and gain real-world experience through clinical placements at amazing hospitals. We're not just teaching you to be a nurse — we're helping you become a healthcare hero who's ready to make a real difference from day one.

Top 15%
national ranking

in U.S. News & World Report for our BS, MS, and DNP programs*

94.88%
pass rate

on the nursing licensing exam (NCLEX) among bachelor’s students*

2,000+ ft.
of simulation space

the largest in the Rocky Mountain region, featuring state-of-the-art technology

A nurturing environment


We take the same caring approach to working with students as we do to caring for patients. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to help you excel in your nursing journey. You’ll find a community of supportive educators and classmates working together to ensure everyone thrives in an inclusive environment.

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Your future starts now

Where you belong

CU Nursing student Shashalee Sangster

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I really wanted to be in an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion were not just token words, but where those things were actually being achieved to create a quality atmosphere. I wasn't interested in just surviving nursing school, I wanted to be in an environment where I could thrive.

- Shashalee Sangster, CU Nursing Alum, BS Traditional Path

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*Rankings according to 2024 and 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. NCLEX pass rate according to 2023 data.
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