Arizona Christian University Admission Requirements

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Arizona Christian University Admission Overview

Arizona Christian University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Arizona Christian University admitted 70.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (B+). Arizona Christian University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Arizona Christian University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Arizona Christian University

Acceptance Rate

The Arizona Christian University acceptance rate is 70.6%. Last year, 916 of 1,297 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Arizona.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Arizona Christian University and can you get accepted?

Arizona Christian University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Arizona Christian University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Arizona Christian University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.16

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.16

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Arizona Christian University typically have around a 3.16 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Arizona Christian University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #6 in Arizona for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Arizona Christian University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 2.57% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.86% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.51% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.8% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 17.68% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.72% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.9% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.96% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Arizona Christian University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 480
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for Arizona Christian University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1170
SAT 75th percentile scores for Arizona Christian University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Arizona Christian University typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 960–1170) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Arizona Christian University ranks #5 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1170

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Arizona Christian University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 14
  • Math 16
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Arizona Christian University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 23
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for Arizona Christian University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Arizona Christian University typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Arizona Christian University places #6 among colleges in Arizona for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Arizona Christian University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 410 784 1,297
Accepted 295 551 916
Acceptance Rate 72% 70% 71%
Enrolled 112 215 327
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 38% 39% 36%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Arizona Christian University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Arizona Christian University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Arizona Christian University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Arizona Christian University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Arizona Christian University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105899.

GPA calculator: Arizona Christian University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026