Tampa, FLprivate forprofitarizonacollege.edu
Admit rate has ranged 88%–100% over the last 4 years — notably volatile. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa is a for-profit nursing school with a 100% acceptance rate, offering a fast-track 3-year BSN program in a no-frills, career-focused environment. While its retention rate lags behind national averages, graduates report solid early-career earnings in nursing—a trade-off for its high tuition costs and minimal campus life.
Test-blind — scores not considered
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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Outcomes & value
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa is among the least selective nursing programs in Florida, with a 100% acceptance rate as of 2021—up from 87.5% in 2020. The school doesn't require SAT/ACT scores but mandates a minimum 2.75 GPA and a 60% score on the HESI A2 admissions exam. Unlike traditional universities, there's no YieldThe share of admitted students who actually choose to enroll. Colleges watch it closely, which is why some weigh how interested you seem. rate pressure (enrollment rate comparisons show it's non-competitive against schools like FAMU).
The school offers a single degree path: a 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) designed for speed, with no electives or general education distractions. Curriculum highlights:
Campus life is minimal—this is a commuter school with no dorms, athletics, or traditional clubs. The "student-centered culture" revolves around nursing cohorts rather than extracurriculars:
Graduates earn $36,427 median income one year post-graduation—slightly below Florida's average for BSN holders but with a faster timeline. Key data:
At $23,093 annual tuition, AZCN is pricier than Florida's public nursing programs but offers aid to 75% of students:
AZCN-Tampa is Florida's fastest BSN pipeline—ideal for career-changers who prioritize speed over college experience. Trade-offs are stark:
It's a pragmatic choice for those viewing nursing as a ticket, not a tradition.