The Loretto Heights School of Nursing is the nursing school of Regis University, a Jesuit Catholic institution founded in 1877 in Colorado. The school takes its name from the historic Loretto Heights campus in southwest Denver, where Regis established a nursing education presence after absorbing the legacy of Loretto Heights College's nursing program, which dates back to the 1930s. It is known for its mission-driven, Jesuit approach emphasizing care of the whole person, social justice, and service to underserved communities.
The school offers a range of programs, including traditional and accelerated BSN pathways, RN-to-BSN completion, master's degrees, and doctoral options such as the DNP. Students train in state-of-the-art simulation labs and complete clinical placements across Denver-area hospitals and community health settings. Small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and an emphasis on ethics and leadership define the student experience, and graduates are highly sought after by Colorado healthcare employers.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Total students | 8,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $47,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,000 |
| Room & board | $13,500 |
| Average financial aid | $33,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 98% |
| SAT range | 1000-1200 |
| ACT range | 21-27 |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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