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Arizona Christian University

Glendale, Arizona 85306-3216

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Arizona Christian University is a private institution in Glendale with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,612 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,383.

Established
1960
Motto
Transforming Culture with Truth
Mascot
Phoenix bird (Stormin' Normin)
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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74%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,127Students
18:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,612Earnings 10yr
$32,383Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Arizona Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,697
Room & Board$13,500
Books & Supplies$1,730
Total Cost of Attendance$50,950
Average Net Price$32,383
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,451
$30–48K$32,794
$48–75K$32,719
$75–110K$32,025
$110K+$33,002

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,383

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$6,251

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,127
Gender Split
41% / 59%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 11%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.4%
Freshman Retention55.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,524
8 Years$46,781
10 Years$51,612

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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