Arizona Christian University

https://arizonachristian.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,898

1.23% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,514

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

70.6%

1,297 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,421

79.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39.9%

61 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Arizona Christian University is $32,898, which is $4,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,514.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Arizona Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,898

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arizona Christian University was $32,898. The cost of tuition at Arizona Christian University is $4,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arizona Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,514

2024 Value

0.361%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Arizona Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,514. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Arizona Christian University grew by 0.361%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arizona Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,900

Room and Board

$1,730

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arizona Christian University was of $13,900 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,730. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.13% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arizona Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Arizona Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.11% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arizona Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Christian University was 1%, which represents 3 out of the 299 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arizona Christian University had a total enrollment of 1,421 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Christian University is 1,131 students and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Arizona Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arizona Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.4% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Black or African American, 5.28% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arizona Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.2%), followed by White Female (22.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arizona Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Christian University is 1,131 and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Arizona Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arizona Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arizona Christian University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Arizona Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arizona Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
702 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
364 enrolled students
Black or African American
118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arizona Christian University is 49.4% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Black or African American, 5.28% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (3.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Arizona Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona Christian University is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arizona Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (61 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (20 degrees) and Biblical Studies (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), and Human Sciences (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,746,656 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,321 people), Other managers (885,142 people), Financial managers (562,962 people), and Secondary school teachers (562,489 people).

The most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University in 2024 are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), Business (64 degrees), and Education (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), Business (64 degrees), and Education (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,500,215 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (708,467 people), Computer Systems Design (656,141 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (620,088 people), and Banking & related activities (496,638 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arizona Christian University.

Most Common (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
2 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arizona Christian University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Arizona Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (86).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arizona Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.39 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.419 times less than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Arizona Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona Christian University is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

0.578% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
56 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
White Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona Christian University is white male (56 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

Arizona Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $728k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 435k (59.8%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Arizona Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 32.3M. Arizona Christian University employs 18 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Arizona Christian University are Male Associate professor (12), Female Associate professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Service, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$728k

2024 Endowment

37.9%

growth from 2023

Arizona Christian University has an endowment valued at about $728k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Arizona Christian University grew 37.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arizona Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2024 Salaries

10.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Arizona Christian University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 35.1% of their overall expenditure ($32.3M) and a 10.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.94% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.36% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Arizona Christian University paid a total of $2.13M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Service with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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Instructional Salaries

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