Arizona Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1568 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1484 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 25 | In Arizona |
| #2 of 6 | In Phoenix |
| #6202 of 6,322 | For Geology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 1,210
- Graduates
- 23
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- arizonachristian.edu
Arizona Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Arizona Christian University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 72% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,251 | 814 | 437 |
| Admissions | 931 | 589 | 342 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 374 | 231 | 143 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
362 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
171 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 591 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 314 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (3%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Arizona Christian University is $32,397 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,451 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,794 |
| $48-75K | $32,719 |
| $75-110K | $32,025 |
| $110K+ | $33,002 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,497 | $13,230 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,497 | $13,230 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,497 | $13,230 |
| Fee in-district | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Fee in-state | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 650 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,526 |
| Room charge | $5,700 |
| Meal charge | $6,826 |
Arizona Christian University majors
Arizona Christian University has granted 188 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Arizona Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 14 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 9 |
| Communication, General | 9 | |
| Parent Education Services | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |
| Lay Ministry | 3 | |
| Child Development | 1 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |
| Music Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 6 | 188 |
Arizona Christian University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 35% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arizona Christian University has published 233 scientific papers with 1,773 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 | 4 | 7 |
| 1994 | 4 | 12 |
| 1995 | 5 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 | 19 |
| 1998 | 2 | 26 |
| 1999 | 3 | 39 |
| 2000 | 3 | 36 |
| 2001 | 1 | 41 |
| 2002 | 3 | 33 |
| 2003 | 2 | 35 |
| 2004 | 2 | 34 |
| 2005 | 1 | 32 |
| 2006 | 1 | 44 |
| 2007 | 3 | 33 |
| 2008 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 | 4 | 53 |
| 2010 | 2 | 53 |
| 2011 | 4 | 43 |
| 2012 | 8 | 45 |
| 2013 | 5 | 45 |
| 2014 | 7 | 44 |
| 2015 | 3 | 50 |
| 2016 | 5 | 34 |
| 2017 | 8 | 33 |
| 2018 | 7 | 61 |
| 2019 | 9 | 55 |
| 2020 | 8 | 85 |
| 2021 | 1 | 110 |
| 2022 | 6 | 95 |
| 2023 | 2 | 129 |
| 2024 | 9 | 118 |
General info
| Alternative names | ACU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | Transforming Culture with Truth |
| Colors | acu red, firestorm yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 192 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 W. Firestorm Way Glendale, Arizona, 85306-3216 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,608,000 |
| Phone | 6024895300 |