Arizona Public Colleges

There are 24 public colleges and universities in Arizona enrolling 333,364 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Arizona state residency.  Arizona is home to popular public schools like Arizona State University and University of Arizona.

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Arizona State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 3.3 | 6 reviews

ASU is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism, business, and sustainability. The Tempe campus sits in the Phoenix metro area.

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1100-1320
  • Avg GPA 3.54
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $17,779
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University of Arizona Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Arizona is a large public university known for undergraduate astronomy, optical sciences, and planetary science. The main campus sits in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson.

#1 Best Value in Arizona 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1150-1420
  • Avg GPA 3.48
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $19,055
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Northern Arizona University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

NAU is a large public university known for undergraduate forestry, education, and hospitality management. The campus sits in the mountain town of Flagstaff near the San Francisco Peaks.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $16,371
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Mesa Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Sep 1 application deadline

Mesa Community College is a public community college known for transfer associate degrees and career and technical programs. Most students commute to suburban campuses in Mesa in the Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,951
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Phoenix College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Phoenix College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and the arts. The urban campus in central Phoenix is Arizona's oldest community college.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,661
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Pima Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Pima is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and transfer preparation. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Tucson area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,670
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Glendale Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 2 application deadline

Glendale Community College is a public community college known for associate degree transfer pathways and career programs in nursing and health sciences. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Arizona's West Valley near Phoenix.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,607
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Estrella Mountain Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Avondale, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Estrella Mountain is a public community college known for associate degrees, career certificates, and university transfer pathways. The suburban campus serves commuting students in Phoenix's West Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,003
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Arizona Western College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Yuma, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for undergraduate transfer programs, nursing, and agriculture. The campus is in Yuma near the California and Mexico borders.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,026
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Central Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Central Arizona College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and agriculture programs. The main campus sits in the rural desert town of Coolidge in central Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,544
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Paradise Valley Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Paradise Valley Community College is a public community college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways to Arizona universities. The North Phoenix campus sits near desert mountain preserves.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,296
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Scottsdale Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Scottsdale Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in culinary arts and hospitality. The campus is located in Scottsdale within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,504
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Yavapai College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews

Yavapai is a public community college offering associate degrees with strengths in nursing, allied health, and career-technical fields. The main campus sits in the mountain town of Prescott in central Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,929
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Cochise County Community College District Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Cochise College is a community college known for undergraduate aviation and nursing programs. Campuses in Sierra Vista and Douglas serve students across southeastern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.97
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,247
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South Mountain Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

South Mountain is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificate programs. The urban campus is in southern Phoenix near South Mountain Park.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,152
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GateWay Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

GateWay is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, health sciences, and water technology. The urban Phoenix campus is part of the Maricopa County Community College District.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,821
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Rio Salado College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Rio Salado is a public community college known for online associate degrees and flexible distance-learning programs. Most students take courses remotely rather than on a traditional campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,733
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Coconino Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Coconino Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical certificates. The Flagstaff campus sits in a high-elevation mountain setting near the San Francisco Peaks.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,706
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