Yes, Pima is a private school. Im actually looking at the private school options due to I want to finish the course sooner. Im in my late 30s and would like to finish a little sooner. The only thing I am also weary of is the tuition 50k for RN and there another one chamberlain 100k for a BSN. The prices scare me a lot. Community college is an option But last I heard was the wait list to get on to the program was anywhere fro 2 to 2 1/2 years so im just confused on which option to pick.