Arizona College of Nursing Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a private for-profit university in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling about 1,202 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,657 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,091
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,681 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,202 77.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 88.89%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 54.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,456
- Applicants (IPEDS): 71
- Room & Board: $12,668 annual estimate
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe: what the data shows
Common questions about Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is located in Tempe, AZ (ZIP 85282-1840).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe public or private?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe cost?
Published tuition: $26,091.
Average net price after aid: $31,681.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,061 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,566 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,830 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,163 |
| $110,001+ | $38,153 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $104,364.
How hard is it to get into Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
Total enrollment: 1,202 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,456 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
150%-time completion rate: 88.89%.
First-year retention: 71.4%.
What do graduates of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe earn?
Median earnings: $32,840 six years after entry; $34,657 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
46.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (296 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 88.89%; median earnings $34,657 at 10 years; net price $31,681. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$26,091
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe was $26,091.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,681
2024 Value
In 2024 Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,681.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$126,724 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,681 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$104,364 4-Year Tuition
$12,668 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$38,759 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$155,036 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,024 | $15,024 | $20,821 |
| 2014 | $15,223 | $15,223 | $20,755 |
| 2015 | $15,110 | $15,110 | $22,722 |
| 2016 | $15,524 | $15,524 | $19,894 |
| 2017 | $15,524 | $15,524 | $22,534 |
| 2018 | $15,685 | $15,685 | $23,403 |
| 2019 | $15,841 | $15,841 | $21,692 |
| 2020 | $15,841 | $15,841 | $22,201 |
| 2021 | $23,066 | $23,066 | $27,892 |
| 2022 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $31,894 |
| 2023 | $24,853 | $24,853 | $31,502 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
71 Total Applicants
71 Students Admitted
39 First-Time Students Enrolled
54.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe reported total enrollment of about 1,202 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (36.5%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), and Two or More Races (15.7%). About 46.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe in 2024 is 1,202 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,456 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 36.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
88.89% 100% Completion Time
88.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 88.89% of students graduating from Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$34,657 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
173.48% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 296 completions
Most popular programs at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,785
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,013
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,202 students. Student body composition includes White (36.5%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), Two or More Races (15.7%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 88.89%. Approximately 46.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Tempe, AZ 85282-1840
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 88.89% graduation rate, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe located?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is located in Tempe, AZ.
What is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 71 applicants and 71 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe cost?
Reported tuition is $26,091 and average net price is $31,681 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,668 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,456 students, White (36.5%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
About 54.4% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe earn?
Median earnings are $32,840 six years after entry and $34,657 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe public or private?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe an HBCU?
No. Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe a tribal college?
No. Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe reports 30.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arizona college costs
- Arizona colleges by ROI
- Tempe, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arizona
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.