More selective than 86% of Arizona colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,792. College Scorecard.
Higher than 44% of Arizona colleges we cover and 25% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 33% of Arizona colleges we cover and 45% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Arizona Christian University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,251 applicants, Arizona Christian University admitted 931 and 376 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Arizona Christian University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Arizona Christian University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Arizona Christian University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Arizona. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $30,522 | $128,498 | 8.6 years |
| $30–48k | $29,991 | $126,262 | 8.4 years |
| $48–75k | $32,259 | $135,810 | 9.1 years |
| $75–110k | $34,557 | $145,485 | 9.7 years |
| $110k+ | $34,323 | $144,500 | 9.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,612) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,951 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Arizona Christian University majors, earnings & careers
Arizona Christian University offers 17 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Science & Math · 1
Highest-earning majors at Arizona Christian University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $56,882 | $21,250 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $46,659 | $24,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,205 | — |
Quick list of all 17 majors
- Bible Studies—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$56,882
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$46,205
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Entrepreneurship—
- Human Development and Family Studies—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- Marketing—
- Music—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Political Science—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$46,659
- Religious Music and Worship—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Phoenix
Overall prices in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,734. Housing costs 21% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 9 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Maricopa County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Maricopa County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Arizona Christian University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Arizona by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Christian University | 71% | $32,839 | 40% | $51,612 | This school |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | 78% | $33,393 | 18% | $55,552 | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 77% | $40,287 | 68% | $84,131 | |
| Prescott College | 95% | $22,583 | 56% | $42,359 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Arizona Christian University would cost you $554 less per year than Ottawa University-Surprise, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Arizona Christian University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,760).
- Arizona Christian University gives aided families $3,176 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Arizona resident | Arizona Christian University | Ottawa University-Surprise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,098 | $35,880 | −$782 |
| Books & supplies | $1,730 | $1,200 | +$530 |
| Housing & meals | $13,500 | $15,340 | −$1,840 |
| Personal & travel | $6,160 | $3,400 | +$2,760 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,696 | −$3,650 | +$1,954 |
| Sticker price | $54,792 | $52,170 | +$2,622 |
| Average grants | −$21,953 | −$18,777 | −$3,176 |
| You pay | $32,839 | $33,393 | −$554 |
“+” means Arizona Christian University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Arizona Christian University
What is the Arizona Christian University acceptance rate?
Arizona Christian University accepts 71% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 931 of 1,251 applicants were admitted.
How much does Arizona Christian University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $54,792 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $32,839 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $30,522 and families earning $110k+ pay $34,323.
How much do Arizona Christian University graduates earn?
Former Arizona Christian University students earn a median $51,612 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Arizona Christian University graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 54% return for their second year.
How long does a Arizona Christian University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Arizona Christian University costs about $135,810 after grants ($32,259 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,612 ten years after starting, $14,951 more than high school graduates in Arizona ($36,661), so the cost is repaid in 9.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Arizona Christian University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/arizona-christian-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).