Arizona Christian University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Glendale, AZ that costs an average of $36,720 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$36,720
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,315

Private nonprofitLarge suburb1,165 undergraduates

Cost of Arizona Christian University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$58,328
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,348
Housing and food (on campus)$15,500
Books and supplies$1,920
Average net price after aid$36,720

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$34,356
$30,001–48,000$33,928
$48,001–75,000$33,976
$75,001–110,000$37,113
$110,001+$39,265

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Arizona Christian University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate71%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,919
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,315
Rank in Arizona (earnings)8th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans62%

Majors and programs at Arizona Christian University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods51$48,814$23,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations105$45,929$21,875
Political Science and Government23$40,557—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology49$38,254$19,750
Bible/Biblical Studies22——
Biology20——
Communication and Media Studies16——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations5——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services14——
Marketing6——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies20——
Music15——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries6——
Psychology3——
Religious Music and Worship———

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies8——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer Programming1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———

Similar colleges in Arizona

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Ottawa University-SurpriseSurprise$36,11878%$59,897
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottPrescott$38,10277%$92,069
Prescott CollegePrescott$24,72495%$47,260
Pathways CollegeTempe———
Justice UniversityChandler$9,430——
International Baptist College and SeminaryChandler$14,924——
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix$21,50979%$50,609

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About Arizona Christian University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGlendale, AZ
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates1,165
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitearizonachristian.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Arizona Christian University's acceptance rate?

Arizona Christian University admits 71% of applicants.

How much does Arizona Christian University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $58,328 a year (tuition and fees: $35,348). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $36,720 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $34,356.

How much do Arizona Christian University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,315 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 19 similar colleges in Arizona. The best-paid bachelor's program is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($48,814 a year after graduation).

What is Arizona Christian University's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.