Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Online | arizonachristian.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Arizona Christian University is a private evangelical Christian institution located in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The campus relocated in 2019 from its original Phoenix location to its current 68-acre campus at the former site of Thunderbird School of Global Management. Founded in 1960 as Southwestern Conservative Baptist Bible College, the university maintains its Christian liberal arts focus while offering undergraduate programs in business, education, behavioral health, and biblical studies. ACU requires students to attend chapel services and complete biblical coursework as part of their degree requirements, and most undergraduate students live in campus housing. The university competes in the NAIA as the Firestorms, transitioning from NCAA Division III in 2012.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Arizona Christian University is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Arizona Christian University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#960 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#568 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Arizona
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Arizona
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Arizona
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1170 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,800 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,950 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 43% |
| Business | 21% |
| Psychology | 18% |
| Education | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 2% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024