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Arizona Christian University

#1308 in US ranking Glendale, AZ
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$58,328
Tuition & fees
$35,098
Avg. aid
$21,824
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
71%
Avg. SAT
1065
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$43,438
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Arizona Christian University?

Arizona Christian University's reported six-year graduation rate is 40% for the relevant cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students. Its four-year rate is 31%. These measures follow students who entered together and graduated from the same institution within the specified period; they do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or adult learner.

The reported first-year retention rate is 54%, meaning just over half of the measured first-time cohort returned the following fall. Neither retention nor graduation figures explain why an individual student left, transferred, or took longer to finish. Applicants can put the figures to use by asking about course scheduling, advising, and a realistic completion plan for their intended major.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Arizona Christian University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for certain federally aided students one year after completing a credential. In the October 2026 data, the reported figure is $38,933 for business administration, management, and operations; for teacher education and professional development in specified levels and methods, it is $34,250.

These are observations about matched former students, not starting-salary offers or predictions for future graduates. The measure covers people included in the federal data and with earnings records; it does not capture every graduate or explain differences in work hours, location, further study, or career choice. Small programs may have too few reportable observations for a useful comparison.

ACU reports career support that includes individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, and access to employer recruitment and individual job-placement assistance for undergraduates. Those services are worth distinguishing from measured employment outcomes: the availability of an appointment does not establish that a student will receive a job offer.

Arizona Christian University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
40%
4-year graduation
31%
6-year graduation
40%

Arizona Christian University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
54%
First-year retention, part-time students
50%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Arizona Christian University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$43,438
4 years after graduation
$51,181
5 years after graduation
$54,200
7 years after graduation
$59,392
10 years after starting college
$55,315

Alumni Salary for Arizona Christian University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$38,933

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$34,250

Arizona Christian University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

194564

Psychology

15823

Education

15419

Theology and Religious Vocations

41216

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

639

Social Sciences

549

Visual and Performing Arts

448

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

527

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

437

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

505

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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