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Tempe, AZ · Phoenix, AZ
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Aspen University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,681/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $27,061/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $9,500 | $15,756 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $32,566/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $36,830/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $35,163/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $38,153/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $101/mo | $167/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,668/yr | $8,488/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $1,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $38,153/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,091/yr | $6,870/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,091/yr | $6,870/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 47% | 9.8% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 10% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 100% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 71 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 71 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 39 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 55% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Required | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 89% | 27% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,657/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,281–$48,422 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | No data reported | 56% |
| White students graduating | 83% | 0% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 100% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $32,840/yr | $29,448/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 47% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 89% | 9.1% |
| Pell students who graduate | 86% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $33,491/yr | $45,002/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 100% | Health Professions 90% · Business, Management & Marketing 5% · Education 2% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 100% of degrees | Health Professions — 90% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | No data reported | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | No data reported | Education — 2% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Psychology — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $85,169/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $97,705/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,202 | 1,466 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 3 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 2,036 |
| Average professor pay | $7,785/mo | $5,671/mo |
| Full-time professors | 25% | No data reported |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Distance Education Accrediting Commission |
| Median family income | $17,322 | $19,054 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | No data reported | 1987 |
| Public or private | For-profit | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 14% | 16% |
| Women | 86% | 84% |
| White students | 37% | 47% |
| Black students | 9.8% | 24% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 30% | 12% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 54% | 51% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 96% |
| Students age 25+ | 59% | 96% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,013/yr | $2,613/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Other academic year | Other academic year |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.