Top Rated Arizona Public Colleges

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Arizona as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in Arizona is University of Arizona. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

2 Results
Sort:
Arizona Public 4 Year
University of Arizona Campus

credit : chipmunk_1 / license

  • 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
Details
Arizona State University Campus

credit : kevin dooley / license

  • 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
Details