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Arizona Christian University
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  • 4 Year
  • GLENDALE, AZ

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade D minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

1 W FIRESTORM WAY
GLENDALE, AZ 85306
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Sooner Athletic Conference
From Arizona Christian University

Arizona Christian University (ACU) is a private, non-profit, institutionally accredited Christian university in Glendale, Arizona offering a wide variety of degrees preparing students for successful careers, while remaining committed to its vision of transforming culture with biblical truth. Students actively engage in biblically-integrated academics and gain a liberal arts foundation with critical thinking skills that last a lifetime. Spiritual development is also integrated within the University experience, where all four-year campus students receive a minor in Biblical Studies, attend chapel twice a week, and complete spiritual formation and service hours each semester.

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Arizona Christian University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$28,755 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,174 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 23 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 24 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 24 responses

Majors

Transform Your Future with ACU Online Studies

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ACU's online studies offer unparalleled flexibility, welcoming transfer students with a friendly process. Our programs are cost-effective, making higher education accessible. Each course is woven with biblical integration, ensuring your education is not just career-enhancing but also spiritually enriching. Join a community where faith and career advancement go hand in hand.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    2%
  • On Campus
    83%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
933 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
149
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
46%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 19 responses
  • Religious
    58%
  • Loving
    26%
  • Apathetic
    5%
  • Athletes
    5%
  • Outgoing
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
81%
Poll
78%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 23 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 20 responses
  • God!
    60%
  • Small
    25%
  • Home away from home
    10%
  • Incompetent
    5%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
83%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responses

Arizona Christian University Reviews

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