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Arizona Christian University

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ · Suburb · 1,165 students
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$32,839
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$51,612
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on a historic, resort-style campus in Glendale, Arizona Christian University (ACU) is best known for its deeply rooted commitment to integrating a conservative biblical worldview into every academic discipline. Prospective students can pursue highly regarded programs within its strongest fields of study, including business, behavioral health, education, and Christian ministries. The campus culture is vibrant and tight-knit, centered around spiritual growth with twice-weekly chapel services, active community service, and a highly competitive NAIA athletic program. What truly sets ACU apart is its unique community covenant, which requires all students, faculty, and staff to profess a personal Christian faith, fostering an exceptionally unified, faith-affirming, and supportive learning environment.

Wikipedia:Arizona Christian University is a private Christian university in Glendale, Arizona, United States.

Location
Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PHX · Phoenix
16 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$35,098
Housing & food (on campus)$14,700
Books & supplies$1,870
Cost of attendance$54,792
Average net price$32,839
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,098
Housing & food (on campus)$14,700
Books & supplies$1,870
Cost of attendance$54,792
Average net price$32,839
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$30,522
$30–48k
$29,991
$48–75k
$32,259
$75–110k
$34,557
$110k+
$34,323
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
31%
Back for yr 2
54%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 25% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,524
10 yrs after entry$51,612
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$18.8k
90th percentile$27,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$36,206
Independent
22%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
28%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,524
After 10 yrs
$51,612
Business Administration, Management and Operations44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology29
Political Science and Government14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General13
Biology, General11
Communication and Media Studies9
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services9
Bible/Biblical Studies9
Music7
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4
Marketing4
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$727,690
Full-time faculty
27%
Faculty salary
$5,223/mo
Teaching spend
$3,977
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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