Why choose the online RN to BSN program at MSU Denver?

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Personalized Support

As an MSU Denver Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.

Save Up to $1,000 per Semester Online

Declare a fully online major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.

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Career-Relevant Education

MSU Denver courses are designed with your career in mind and we offer internship and job placement assistance unique to your situation.

Earn Your Online RN to BSN Degree at MSU Denver

Discover the path to advancing your nursing career with MSU Denver’s Online RN to BSN Degree. Our online program offers flexibility and comprehensive coursework to help you achieve your goals in the nursing field.

Program Highlights for Online RN to BSN

Our Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum covers essential topics such as advanced nursing practice, healthcare management, and community health. With our online RN to BSN programs, you can gain the skills needed to excel in the field.

MSU Denver is one of the top RN to BSN online schools and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Students residing in any state in the U.S. may attend the fully online BRNCO RN to BSN program.

For information about RN BSN licensure requirements in each state, please visit Professional Licensure Disclosure Requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our Online RN to BSN program can pursue diverse career opportunities in advanced nursing roles, healthcare management, and community health. Our Online RN to BSN Nursing Programs equip you with the knowledge and credentials to succeed in various roles within the nursing sector.

Benefits of Studying Online

Our Online RN to BSN Degree Program offers the flexibility to balance your education with your personal and professional life. Enjoy the convenience of studying with an Online Nursing Schools RN to BSN program from anywhere while receiving a top-tier education.

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Is RN to BSN or Dual Enrollment the Right Option for You?

You must have your RN license or be concurrently dual enrolled in an ADN community college program to enroll in the BRNCO program.

Not sure which of MSU Denver’s fully accredited nursing degree programs is the right fit for you? Explore our Traditional Nursing and Accelerated Nursing options, or reach out to our Online Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

Your Online RN to BSN Experience at MSU Denver

You already know how to be a nurse. This program is opens doors for career advancement.

  • Same faculty, same BSN, nursing specific support – You learn from the same Nursing faculty who teach on campus and earn the same CCNE accredited BSN approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. You also get the full set of online student services, tutoring, library, and tech support.
  • Coursework that connects directly to your practice – Evidence based practice, informatics and quality, multicultural care, leadership, and population health are built around what you see on the floor, so you apply learning in your current role and setting.
  • Community based practicum you can complete close to home – Two courses include project hours in population and community health plus a senior capstone. You can complete hours in your workplace or community, with no required travel to campus.
  • An online format that fits nursing schedules – Plan around long shifts, overtime, and family life. Work with your nursing advisor to choose a lighter part time path or move faster when your schedule allows.
  • Completion focused advising and Success Coaches – A dedicated Nursing advisor and an Online Student Success Coach help you apply your ADN or diploma and RN license, plan each term, and stay on track when work and life get hectic.
  • Online does not mean alone – Learn with other RNs, swap real stories from different units, and stay connected to faculty and the MSU Denver community, even if you never set foot on campus.

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What Does the Online RN to BSN Degree Program Cost and is There Financial Support?

Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for western states, scholarships exclusive to online majors, and flexibility to take as many or few classes as you want, all make MSU Denver the affordable online choice.

Colorado Residents

As low as $315.20 /credit*

Example: 12 credits – $4,703.36 total including tuition & fees.

*Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) reduces per-credit costs for eligible Colorado residents.

Not in Colorado? (WUE/RIT)

As low as $646.80 /credit

Example: 12 credits – $7761.60 total including tuition & fees.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) reduce nonresident costs for certain states.

Scholarships for Fully Online Majors

Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester (fall/spring). No separate scholarship application is required.
Learn more about eligibility and how it works.

Exclusively online students save over $100 per semester in fees compared to on-campus students.

See detailed tuition and fee information:
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees.

Figures shown are example 2025–26 rates.

Apply Now to Turn Your RN Into a BSN

Most applicants are admitted, and you will usually receive your admission decision within a few days.

  1. Create your application account using your personal email: Start your free application
  2. Tell us you plan to study fully online to qualify for up to $1,000 per semester in scholarship funds

Transferring credits?

Want to see how your credits may apply before you apply? Use Transferology to check how your previous classes may count toward your degree.

Admission at a glance

You are typically eligible for admission if you have a 2.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA, are 20 or older with a high school diploma or GED, or have 24 or more transferable college credits.

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