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Arizona Christian University
Arizona Christian University says yes to 70.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $51,612 median earnings.
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Arizona Christian University occupies suburban Glendale, AZ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Undenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $56,882 four years out. 33.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,165 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 53.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Arizona Christian University received 1,251 applications and admitted 931 (74.4%), with 376 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Arizona Christian University's 70.6% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Arizona Christian University compares
| Arizona Christian University | Arizona median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.6% | 89.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,098 | $15,667 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,612 | $42,359 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Arizona Christian University: $51,612 median at year ten, versus $42,359 across Arizona institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,098 regardless of where you're from. At Arizona Christian University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,165 — Arizona Christian University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Arizona Christian University students — 39.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Arizona Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,882 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,659 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,205 |
Median earnings for these 3 Arizona Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,612 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Arizona Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Arizona Christian University?
Arizona Christian University doesn't look at test scores; its 70.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Arizona Christian University's acceptance rate?
74.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 931 admitted from 1,251 applicants.
How much does Arizona Christian University cost?
At Arizona Christian University, published tuition is $35,098 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Arizona Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Arizona Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,612 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arizona
- Grand Canyon University — 78.9% admitted
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott — 76.6% admitted
- Ottawa University-Surprise — 78.1% admitted
- Prescott College — 94.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.