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Arizona Christian University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 540
Religious affiliation Undenominational
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 48%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Glendale, Arizona, Arizona Christian University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Arizona Christian University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Arizona Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arizona Christian University is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Arizona Christian University is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Arizona Christian University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,624

Cost of attendance at Arizona Christian University in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,624

Cost of attendance at Arizona Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Arizona Christian University received on average $15,438 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,438
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 41% $5,371 $628,365
Other Federal Grant 117 41% $5,567 $651,365
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 264 94% $14,024 $3,702,226
Total Grant & Scholarships 282 100% $15,438 $4,353,591

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arizona Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Arizona Christian University students is 35.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.9%.

35.8%

  • African American 18.8% 3 students
  • white 47.5% 29 students
  • hispanic 24.1% 7 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Arizona Christian University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arizona Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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