Arizona Christian University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - BadQuality:Education Quality Rating - Below AverageSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Arizona Christian University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,085 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1960 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Glendale, Arizona.

Arizona Christian University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Arizona Christian University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
29
Arizona Christian University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Psychology, Education, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Arizona Christian University is relatively low at 60% (way below Arizona average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Arizona Christian University is low - 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Arizona Christian University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high - around $29,900 annually. The additional fees at Arizona Christian University beyond tuition are approximately $2,000, which totals $31,900 per year.

Read the details about Arizona Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to government data, 1,316 applications were submitted and 923 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Arizona Christian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
Arizona Christian University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Arizona Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Arizona Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,100 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Arizona Christian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Arizona Christian University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Arizona Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, Arizona
85306-3216, USA
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