Academics
Accreditation & Consumer Information
Platt College is an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
ACCSC
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-247-4212
The baccalaureate nursing program at Platt College located in Aurora, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Platt College is authorized by The Colorado Department of Higher Education. Colorado Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: 303-862-3001
The baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Colorado State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone:303-894-2430
Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Based on the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023: 60 individuals graduated with 37 graduating on time at the end of 12 quarters for an on time completion rate of 62%. (37 out of 60 completed in 12 quarters). 23 other individuals graduated after the 12 quarter measurement. The totals for the remaining 23 are as follows: 14 completed the program in 13 quarters, 6 completed the program in 14 quarters, 3 completed the program in 15 quarters, 0 completed the program in 16 quarters, and 0 completed the program in 17 quarters.
The Graduation Rate is based on the time period of students who began the nursing program during January 2018-September 2018, as required by the College's institutional accreditor's (ACCSC) annual report: the graduation rate is73%. The graduation rate is based on 85 individuals with 62 individuals completing the program. For this time period, there were 23 withdraws/terminations. This is updated in October of each year.
Transfer-Out-Rate is based on the percentage of full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution from Platt College. For Fall 2021-2022, 7 students out of 229 were categorized as full-time, first-time students. Zero students transferred to another institution.
Transfer-Out Rates
Employment Rate
Based on the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023: 60 individuals graduated and 38 of those individuals are employed, for an employment rate of 63.3% as of July 1, 2023. Note: 19 graduates are unknown, with 3 individuals who are currently not employed as a professional nurse.
The 2023 Graduation and Placement Rates are based on the time period of students who began the nursing program during January 2018-September 2018, as required by the College's institutional accreditor's (ACCSC) annual report: the employment rate is 84%. The placement rate is based on 61 individuals with 51 individuals employed as a registered nurse. Nine graduates are unknown in the employment category, and one graduate is unavailable for employment. This is updated in October of each year.
The year to date (01/01/23 through 12/31/23) NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Platt College as reported by the Colorado Board of Nursing is 90.77% based on 59/65 test takers passing on the first attempt. The last reported date was updated on 02/14/24.