- Arizona College has been serving the Phoenix area for a decade and has a conveniently located campus in the metro Phoenix area. Arizona College believes in a highly structured and disciplined educational environment that maximizes every student's potential in their chosen career. Arizona College offers programs in allied health specialization- Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Health Information Specialist and Pharmacy Technician. Arizona College's long experience has demonstrated the success of its educational philosophy. Arizona College provides the student with a strong theoretical base and a hands on approach in accomplishing laboratory and testing skills that are appropriate to the course of study. Additionally, the student is provided with exceptional individualized clinical externship experiences that are included as part of your course study. The College maintains a dedicated placement office to assist graduates in realizing their dream of a career in healthcare. Arizona College is proud of the partnerships it has established in the Phoenix healthcare community. The College's partners virtually include all of the major health care systems in the area and literally hundreds of healthcare and dental facilities in the metropolitan area.
School Highlights
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe serves 1,084 students (65% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,334
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
27 staff
296 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe has grown by 126% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,084 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
704 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
380 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
588 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
704 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
380 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
25%
35%
% White
8%
8%
% Hawaiian
50%
41%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,334 is more than the state average of $14,102. The private state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,334
$14,102
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe cost?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe's private state tuition is approximately $18,334.
What is the acceptance rate of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
The acceptance rate of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe's ranking?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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