Arizona Christian University

https://arizonachristian.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $32,898
    1.23% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $32,514
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    70.6%
    1,297 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,421
    79.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    39.9%
    61 Graduates

    About

    Arizona Christian University is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Arizona Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (61 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (20 degrees), and Biblical Studies (13 degrees).

    In 2024, 173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona Christian University. 49.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (93 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Arizona Christian University received 1,297 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.68% annual growth. Out of those 1,297 applicants, 916 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,421 students enrolled at Arizona Christian University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Arizona Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    70.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    916
    Accepted Out of 1,297

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arizona Christian University was 70.6% (916 admissions from 1,297 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.68%, while admissions declined by 1.61%.

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    SAT Scores

    13%
    Submission Percentage (2021)
    41
    Scores Submitted (2021)

    13% of enrolled first-time students at Arizona Christian University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      702 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      364 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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).

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    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).

    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).

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    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)
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      2 degrees awarded
    2. 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    87
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    86
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      93 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      43 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      56 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      56 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.13M
    Instructional Salaries
    34
    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.

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    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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