Arizona Christian University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,165 students.
About This School
Arizona Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Glendale, Arizona with approximately 1,165 undergraduate students enrolled. Arizona Christian University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $32,839 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $34,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Arizona Christian University is a private Christian university in Glendale, Arizona, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 41% graduation rate and 55% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $6,251, which is well below national norms. That said, median earnings of $34,900 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense for a student who is genuinely drawn to ACU's evangelical Christian community and mission — not primarily for career outcomes.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,165 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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