Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Tempe, Arizona 85282-1840
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a private urban institution in Tempe, Arizona. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
9% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,657 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,502.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — used to
History & Fun Facts
- •1885–1929 Old Main on the Arizona Territorial Normal School (future Arizona State University) campus, c.
- •Classes started with 33 students on February 8, 1886.
- •In 1923, the school stopped offering high school courses and added a high school diploma to the admissions requirements.
- •In 1925, the school became the Tempe State Teachers College and offered four-year Bachelor of Education degrees as well as two-year teaching certificates.
- •In 1929, the 9th Arizona State Legislature authorized Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees as well, and the school was renamed the Arizona State Teachers College.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
10.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,500
Programs (7)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AZ state average + city premium