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RN to BS and Dual Enrollment Option
There is no in-person or hybrid option available for this program.
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Just 10 Classes Stand Between You and Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
2021 Best Nursing Schools in Colorado
Colorado’s Top 10
Registered Nursing ranked the top 10 nursing schools in Colorado by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN “pass rates.” MSU Denver ranked 5th in Colorado with a score of 94.95
Expand Your Options
If you are an RN and want to expand your options for job promotions and graduate studies with a BS Degree, MSU Denver’s affordable, flexible, online bachelor’s degree in Nursing with the fully online RN to BS Option is designed to help you obtain your Bachelor of Science degree without ever coming to campus. If you are a community college student enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) program the fully online RN to BS Option with dual enrollment is designed to help you graduate sooner.
ACEN Accredited
The MSU Denver Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Does My Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Degree Say ‘Online’?
Your Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Degree diploma and transcripts will not specify if a degree is earned online or in-person because our students learn from the same faculty and receive the same rigorous, high-quality education whether they come to campus or learn remotely.
2022-2023 BRNCO RN to BS Estimated Cost
Total Tuition and Fees, based on course load.
1 Course per semester
3 Credit Hours: $1,174.63
2 Courses per semester
6 Credit Hours: $2,218.36
3 Courses per semester
9 Credit Hours: $3,228.79
4 Courses per semester
12 Credit Hours: $4,239.22
*What is COF?
The College Opportunity Fund provides eligible undergraduate students with a stipend that pays for a portion of in-state tuition. If you’re a resident of Colorado, you must apply for COF.
Total Tuition and Fees, based on course load.
1 Course per semester
3 Credit Hours: $1,486.63
2 Courses per semester
6 Credit Hours: $2,842.36
3 Courses per semester
9 Credit Hours: $4,164.79
4 Courses per semester
12 Credit Hours: $5,487.22
*What is COF?
The College Opportunity Fund provides eligible undergraduate students with a stipend that pays for a portion of in-state tuition. If you’re a resident of Colorado, you must apply for COF.
Total Tuition and Fees, based on course load.
1 Course per semester
3 Credit Hours: $2,065.03
2 Courses per semester
6 Credit Hours: $3,999.16
3 Courses per semester
9 Credit Hours: $5,899.99
4 Courses per semester
12 Credit Hours: $7,800.82
*What is WICHE-WUE
WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Federal States of Micronesia) may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution’s regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than non-resident tuition.
Total Tuition and Fees, based on course load.
1 Course per semester
3 Credit Hours: $2,957.83
2 Courses per semester
6 Credit Hours: $5,784.76
3 Courses per semester
9 Credit Hours: $8,578.39
4 Courses per semester
12 Credit Hours: $11,372.02
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Course options and availability differ each semester. Please work with an advisor to customize a degree plan for you.
Is RN to BS 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.
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How to Get Started in BRNCO RN to BS and Dual Enrollment
Complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online in as Little as One Year
Whether you’re a licensed registered nurse (RN) or a current student in an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, the online Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option (BRNCO) is a flexible, empowering opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, expand your experience, and advance in the healthcare industry.
Graduate School Preparation
Combine your skills with MSU Denver’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to position yourself as a competitive candidate for employment at ANCC Magnet designated hospitals and as a desirable graduate school applicant.
$1000 Renewable Annual Scholarship for New and Returning Students
If you are a new or returning MSU Denver student interested in completing a fully online degree, this scholarship is for you.
Success Coaching for MSU Denver Online Students
- Success coaches work one-on-one with you to develop a personalized success plan
- Specialized resources for online students can include trainings, referrals, monthly meetings, and resource recommendations
How to Apply to MSU Denver
How to Apply to the BRNCO RN to BS Program
MSU Denver admits about 90% of applicants every year, and we are excited to help you discover all the financial support you are eligible to receive. To get admitted and learn more about financial aid contact an online enrollment specialist.
Compare credits you have previously completed on our Transfer Credit Portal. By reviewing your previous courses, you can determine which courses will be accepted on your path to graduation.
Use the code ‘online’ on the payment page of the MSU Denver Application to apply for free! Select the Nursing (Undeclared) major. All nursing students must begin their application as Nursing (Undeclared).
Submit college transcripts, AP scores, IB transcript, or DD214.
- Electronically: [email protected]
- Mail: Office of Admissions, 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver CO 80204
The RN to BS program is competitive and includes GPA and other requirements. Please carefully review the requirements and speak to a nursing advisor well in advance of when you plan to apply.
What could disqualify me from the BRNCO program?
Please see the MSU Denver Background Check Guidelines. In addition, a drug test will be done prior to admission to the BRNCO program.
Accepted MSU Denver Nursing (Undeclared) students apply to the BRNCO program at any time.
The priority application deadlines for the BRNCO are: December 1st (Spring Start), May 1st (Summer Start), and August 1st (Fall Start).
Applications received after the deadline will be accepted on a space available basis.