Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland

This is a single-major institution with one mission: churning out BSN-prepared nurses in three years flat. The program combines classroom lectures, hands-on simulations, and clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities. There’s no academic diversity here—every student is on the same track, studying Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing. Reviews suggest the quality of the experience hinges heavily on individual instructors, with some students praising the program’s rigor while others warn about inconsistent teaching.

With just 84 students (97% female) in a commuter-friendly Beachwood strip-mall campus near I-271, this isn’t the place for raucous dorm parties or Division I sports. Social life revolves around study groups and sporadic campus events—think nursing skills workshops, not homecoming parades. The school’s Facebook page highlights tight-knit moments like gratitude posts for faculty, but don’t expect Greek life or a student union. As one student put it: 'It’s all business—you’re here to get your degree and get out.'

The payoff is clear: median earnings for graduates outpace typical high school grad salaries by a solid margin, though exact figures vary. At the Southfield campus (a close peer), alumni averaged $31,810 one year post-graduation and $34,040 after five years—decent for nursing but below some public university BSN programs. The College Scorecard notes the Cleveland campus’s typical annual cost ($39,762) may give pause compared to these early-career wages. Graduation rates aren’t publicly detailed, but the tiny student body suggests attrition could swing stats dramatically year-to-year.

Here’s the rub: the average net price after aid is $38,251/year, with students typically receiving $6,345 in financial aid annually. The school offers federal aid options and scholarships, but many students still shoulder significant debt. One Reddit user called the cost the program’s 'only downside,' especially compared to community college ADN routes. The three-year BSN structure means one less year of tuition than traditional four-year programs—but it’s still a steep investment for a school with minimal name recognition outside nursing circles.

Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland is the anti-liberal-arts college: no gen-ed requirements, no sprawling campus, no pretensions about holistic education. It’s a vocational sprint for students who want to bypass the traditional college experience and dive straight into nursing. The 100% acceptance rate?Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and lack of entrance exams make it accessible, but the real filter is financial—those who enroll must be ready to pay premium tuition for a no-nonsense, accelerated path to an RN license. For the right student, it’s a pragmatic shortcut; for others, a costly gamble.