- 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 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 1,202 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,202 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,853
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- 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
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 137% over five years.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's 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
64 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe has grown by 138% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,202 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
931 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
271 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
127 students
360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
931 students
941 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
271 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
37%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
40%
40%
% Two or more races
14%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$30,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $24,853 is more than the state average of $16,719. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,853
$16,719
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe cost?
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe's private state tuition is approximately $24,853.
What is the acceptance rate of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe?
The acceptance rate of Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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