Arizona Christian University (105899)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,497

8.87% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$32,397

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

74.4%

1,251 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,233

87.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.4%

63 Graduates

About

Arizona Christian University (105899) is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Arizona Christian University (105899) were General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (29 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona Christian University (105899). 40.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 2.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arizona Christian University (105899) is $32,497, which is $3,217 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Christian University (105899) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 246 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arizona Christian University (105899) is $32,497, which is $3,217 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,397.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Arizona Christian University (105899) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,497

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arizona Christian University (105899) was $32,497. The cost of tuition at Arizona Christian University (105899) is $3,217 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arizona Christian University (105899) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,397

2023 Value

12.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arizona Christian University (105899) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,397. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arizona Christian University (105899) grew by 12.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arizona Christian University (105899) (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

$12,250

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arizona Christian University (105899) was of $12,250 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.52% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arizona Christian University (105899) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Arizona Christian University (105899) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.17% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arizona Christian University (105899) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Christian University (105899) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 246 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.

Admissions

Arizona Christian University (105899) received 1,251 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.94% annual growth. Out of those 1,251 applicants, 931 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,233 students enrolled at Arizona Christian University (105899) in 2023.

Arizona Christian University (105899) has an overall enrollment yield of 40.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

931

Accepted Out of 1,251

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arizona Christian University (105899) was 74.4% (931 admissions from 1,251 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 4.94%, while admissions grew by 0.867%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arizona Christian University (105899) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Arizona Christian University (105899) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arizona Christian University (105899) had a total enrollment of 1,233 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Christian University (105899) is 1,078 students and the part-time enrollment is 155. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Arizona Christian University (105899) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arizona Christian University (105899), both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.9% White, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.38% Asian, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arizona Christian University (105899) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.7%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arizona Christian University (105899) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,233 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Christian University (105899) is 1,078 and the part-time enrollment is 155. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Arizona Christian University (105899) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arizona Christian University (105899) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 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 (105899) was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Arizona Christian University (105899) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arizona Christian University (105899) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
591 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
314 enrolled students
Black or African American
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arizona Christian University (105899) is 47.9% White, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.38% Asian, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.73% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 43 students (3.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 39 fewer women than men received degrees from Arizona Christian University (105899). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona Christian University (105899) is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arizona Christian University (105899) is General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (29 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona Christian University (105899), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (9 degrees), and Psychology (29 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 (105899) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,619,336 people), Secondary school teachers (510,840 people), Education administrators (311,114 people), Special education teachers (231,259 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (225,542 people).

The most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University (105899) in 2023 are Theology (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (9 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), Education (34 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (105899) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Arizona Christian University (105899) are Theology (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (9 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), Education (34 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (105899) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (105899).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
44 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
29 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arizona Christian University (105899) was General Business Administration & Management with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arizona Christian University (105899) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University (105899), which is 1.47 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arizona Christian University (105899) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University (105899) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.89 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Christian University (105899) in Counseling Psychology, which is 1.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Arizona Christian University (105899) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arizona Christian University (105899) is Female and White (61% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.59% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona Christian University (105899) is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

0.976% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
56 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona Christian University (105899) is white male (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (47 degrees).

Operations

Arizona Christian University (105899) has an endowment valued at nearly $528k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 195k (36.9%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Arizona Christian University (105899) had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. Arizona Christian University (105899) employs 14 Associate professors, 11 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Arizona Christian University (105899) are Male Associate professor (8), Male Assistant professor (6), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Christian University (105899) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, Service, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Endowment

$528k

2023 Endowment

25.7%

growth from 2022

Arizona Christian University (105899) has an endowment valued at about $528k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arizona Christian University (105899) grew 25.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.9M 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 (105899) (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

$10.3M

2023 Salaries

1.94%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Arizona Christian University (105899) paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 1.94% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 17.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arizona Christian University (105899) paid a total of $2.22M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arizona Christian University (105899) were Associate professor with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Christian University (105899) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, Service with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arizona Christian University (105899) was Male Associate professor with 8 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arizona Christian University (105899).

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