Arizona Christian University
Arizona Christian University is a non-denominational Christian liberal arts college in Phoenix. Arizona Christian offers bachelor’s degrees in 15 academic majors and all degrees include a minor in Bible. Additionally, ACU features a CORE academic program integrating a Biblical worldview into scholarship. As a Christian university, ACU holds chapel services twice a week and its campus includes a 24/7 Student House of Prayer.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Undenominational
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
63%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 956
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
786
Total Number of Undergrads
786
Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
38%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,796
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,796
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,674
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| Books and Supplies | $1200
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,524
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,983
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,302
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,359
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Firestorm
School Colors
red and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sooner Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Tucson
Las Vegas
San Diego
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,900
What Students Are Saying
4.04
Average Rating
Arizona Christian University is a great college. The students are warm and welcoming, and the staff truly cares about your success academically and personally. It's a great place for fun and learning.
Kati from Surprise, AZ
it is a constantly growing and improving university that has captured the hearts of many as well as trained (and continues to train) many to be spiritually active and grow up well-balance spiritually, emotionally, and even sometimes physically.
Nicholas from Peroia, AZ
I feel safe on campus. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It seems like a great experience from everyone I've spoke to about the school, including girls on the softball team!
Shae from Tucson, AZ
Arizona Christian University does a great job at building individual confidence. The ways the classes are set up allows for realistic practicing of with the career will ask of them. At ACU different personalities are accepted and used to establish a confidence needed to be passionate for any career. Through a community that allows for their classmates to feel free to be themselves and be passionate, great growth takes place.
Mariah from Phoenix, AZ
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