Accelerated BSN · Colorado

Grand Canyon University-Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) – Englewood, CO (Denver Area) · Englewood, CO · school's own site

Activelast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Not published
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Program length
16 months
Format
Hybrid: online didactic courses plus in…Hybrid: online didactic courses plus in-person skills labs, simulation and clinical rotations in the Denver area
Start
Three start dates per year
Admission GPA
3.0
Entrance exam
HESI A2: at least 80% in Math, Reading …HESI A2: at least 80% in Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary; at least 75% in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Prereqs expire after
Not published

Prerequisites

The courses GCU Denver (Englewood) says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.

Not published. Confirm with the school.

Prerequisite/general education completion
Nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses must be completed before core nursing courses
Specific courses are not listed on these pages; Colorado may require additional courses.
source · gcu.edu
“Secondary Applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits or have completed a baccalaureate degree which includes nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses, which can be completed in as few as 16 months.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/colorado/denver · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite grade Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Do prerequisites expire?

Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Course attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative programmatic GPA for admission
3.0
Listed on the national ABSN page; the Denver page says eligibility may vary by site. 'Programmatic GPA' is not defined.
source · gcu.edu
“Cumulative 3.0 or higher programmatic GPA”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Prerequisite course GPA
3.25 cumulative in ABSN prerequisite courses
This is a prerequisite GPA, not a separately defined science GPA.
source · gcu.edu
“Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in ABSN prerequisite courses”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.25
source · gcu.edu
“Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in ABSN prerequisite courses”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1

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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam
HESI A2: at least 80% in Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary; at least 75% in Human Anatomy and Physiology
source · gcu.edu
“HESI A2 entrance exam scores of at least: 80% in Math & Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1

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Where can courses be taken?

Online lab policy Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates

Upcoming cycles GCU Denver (Englewood) publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

No upcoming application dates published. Confirm with the school.

NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition
$850 per credit; 63 accelerated credits; estimated total $53,550 (excluding fees). Prerequisite courses $425 per credit.
Excludes health insurance, clinical placement software, books/supplies and graduation fee. Tuition subject to change without notice.
source · gcu.edu
“Cost per credit hour : $850”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/tuition · tier 1
Application fee
None
University-wide admissions page statement.
source · gcu.edu
“There is no fee to apply to GCU.”
https://www.gcu.edu/admissions · tier 1

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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree / credits
Non-nursing bachelor's degree or at least 60 credits from an institutionally accredited university, depending on location
Direct Entry applicants without 60 transfer credits may complete them through GCU before starting core nursing courses. Which option applies at Englewood is not stated.
source · gcu.edu
“Non-nursing bachelor’s degree or minimum of 60 credits from an institutionally accredited university, depending on the ABSN location”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Pre-admission interview
Required
source · gcu.edu
“Complete any required prerequisite coursework and participate in a pre-admission interview to assess your readiness and fit for the program.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Healthcare experience
Not required
source · gcu.edu
“You do not need prior healthcare experience to apply to our accelerated nursing program.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Background check
Must pass a background check within 6 months of start date
Fingerprint Clearance Card applies to Arizona students only.
source · gcu.edu
“Pass background check within 6 months of your start date.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn · tier 1
Essay Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know

What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.

Format
Hybrid: online didactic courses plus in-person skills labs, simulation and clinical rotations in the Denver area
source · gcu.edu
“Our ABSN program in Denver (Englewood, CO) offers a hybrid format of study. You will complete the majority of your courses online , (See disclaimer 2 ) while also attending in-person requirements , such as immersive simulation and skills labs.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/colorado/denver · tier 1
Start dates
Three start dates per year
Specific start months are not published.
source · gcu.edu
“GCU offers three start dates per year for our ABSN students, allowing you to enroll during a time that works best for you.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/colorado/denver · tier 1
National accreditation status
Not currently nationally accredited; pursuing initial CCNE accreditation; Interim Approval from Colorado Board of Nursing
Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
source · gcu.edu
“Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program at our Colorado location in Englewood, CO does not currently hold national nursing accreditation. This may limit future educational and career options for students.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/colorado/denver · tier 1
Accreditation status
No national nursing accreditation yet; pursuing initial CCNE accreditation; Interim Approval from Colorado Board of Nursing
Page states this may limit future educational and career options.
source · gcu.edu
“Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program at our Colorado location in Englewood, CO does not currently hold national nursing accreditation.”
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/colorado/denver · tier 1

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Sources

Every page we read for GCU Denver (Englewood), with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.

  1. Accelerated Nursing Program in Englewood, CO (Denver Area ABSN) | GCU
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
  2. Accelerated BSN Degree (ABSN) | GCU
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
  3. Admission Requirements | Start Your Journey Today | GCU
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
  4. Visit GCU’s Campus | Schedule a Guided Tour | GCU
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
  5. Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Program Tuition and Fees | GCU
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 13, 2026
  6. https://www.gcu.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/degree-programs/absn/accelerated-bsn/2026-level-1-fingerprint-card-instructions-non-ivp_v1.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026
  7. Academic Catalog and Policies | Grand Canyon University
    tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 13, 2026
  8. Christian University | Privacy Policy | Grand Canyon University
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 13, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • The specific nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses are not listed on these pages (referred to the University Policy Handbook).
  • Whether the Englewood site requires a bachelor's degree or accepts 60 credits is not stated ('depending on the ABSN location').
  • No application deadlines or specific start months are published; only 'three start dates per year'.
  • Minimum prerequisite grades, course age limits, lab format and attempt policies are not published.
  • 'Programmatic GPA' is not defined.
  • The specific nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses are not listed on the provided pages (see University Policy Handbook).
  • Whether Englewood requires a bachelor's degree or accepts 60 credits is not stated.
  • Application deadlines and exact start months are not published; only 'three start dates per year'.
  • Minimum prerequisite grades, course age limits, and HESI A2 attempt/recency rules are not published.
  • Program requirements are from the national ABSN page; Colorado-specific variations are not confirmed.

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