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Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota

University Park, FL · Suburb · 133 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
About

Arizona College of Nursing’s Sarasota campus in University Park, Florida, is best known for offering an accelerated, direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that allows students to earn their degree in as few as three years. The curriculum heavily emphasizes practical skills, utilizing high-fidelity simulation labs alongside intensive NCLEX-RN preparation without the long waitlists typical of traditional state programs. Student life is fast-paced and career-focused, catering to motivated, non-traditional and traditional students alike who prioritize immersive clinical training over traditional university amenities. Through strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers, the college smoothly transitions students from hands-on classroom instruction directly into local clinical rotations.

Location
University Park, FL, 34201-2142 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
40 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$34,305
Avg net price
$28,945
Tuition
$23,093
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$28,019
$30–48k
$27,222
$110k+
$34,305
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
1st-yr retention
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,840
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,657
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$9,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$13,000
Student Body
Men 8%Women 92%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
66%
First-generation
54%
Median family income
$17,322
Independent students
70%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
27%
Black
26%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$8,292/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,835
Federal loan rate
89%

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