University of Northern Colorado nursing

Greeley, Colorado · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89.3% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 89.3%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeGreeley89.3% (2025, 113 first-time takers)
Board source

The Colorado board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree146
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree17
Nursing Science 51.3808Doctor's degree, research/scholarship6
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Doctor's degree, research/scholarship3
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2032
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2032
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2027
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2032

From University of Northern Colorado’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Grounded in a holistic view of patient care, we offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level that are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”

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State board approval

“Grounded in a holistic view of patient care, we offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level that are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”

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Simulation

“Our programs are rich with real-world learning opportunities, including within state-of-the-art simulation centers on campus.”

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Clinical placements

“Nursing students complete clinical rotations in a variety of facilities, from emergency departments and public health agencies to outpatient facilities and school districts.”

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Admission

“To be eligible to apply to the BSN Program , pre-nursing students must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalents), earning a grade of C- or higher in each.”

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