Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban
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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate74.4%
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
3000.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Firestorm
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
100Average
Estimated from AZ state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
14 mi(24 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
295 mi(511 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
349 mi(605 min)