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ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Arapahoe Community College Littleton, Colorado

Overview

Tuition $4,308
Licensure pass rate (2025) 88.76%
Accreditor ACEN
Duration 2–3 years
Competitive, points-based Nursing AAS requiring the HESI A2 (70% English composite and 70% math), a 3.0 prerequisite GPA, and an active Colorado CNA license.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What Arapahoe Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 3.0
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • Immunizations
  • CPR certification
  • Health insurance

Nursing AAS requires an active Colorado CNA license, HESI A2 with 70% English composite and 70% math, and a 3.0 GPA across four prerequisites (ENG 1021, PSY 2440, BIO 2101, nutrition) each with a C or better; information session attendance required. Spring 2027 application window is November 6 to 20, 2026; Fall 2027 window is April 5 to 17, 2027. Program is 4 semesters after prerequisites (71.5 credits).

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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