Arizona Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Glendale, AZ

$27,500

Avg tuition

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About Arizona Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Undenominational While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Arizona Christian University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Glendale, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 925, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,500.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

71% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

47% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 936-1120

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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925

Students enrolled

33%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

44%

Hispanic

27%

Black

13%

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

39%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
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	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
	Communication, General
	Communication, General
	Communication, General
4	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
5	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
	Family Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
	Family Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
	Family Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
	Family Psychology
6	Social Sciences
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	American Government and Politics (United States)
7	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Bible/Biblical Studies
	Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
	Religious/Sacred Music
	Lay Ministry
	Bible/Biblical Studies
	Religious/Sacred Music
	Lay Ministry
	Bible/Biblical Studies
	Lay Ministry
	Bible/Biblical Studies
	Lay Ministry
8	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Music, General

Arizona Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Arizona Christian University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

Psychology

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.