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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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Arizona Christian University award

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 does Arizona Christian University offer in terms of athletics?

Arizona Christian University's Firestorm teams participate in NAIA varsity athletics, and the university also reports affiliation with the National Christian College Athletic Association. Its sports offerings include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field, and other men's and women's teams.

Varsity participation involves team selection, practice, travel, and academic eligibility requirements; it should not be equated with open-access recreation or intramural play. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and governing conference for their sport, as affiliations and offerings can change. Athletic aid, if offered to an individual, should be confirmed in a written financial aid award rather than assumed from team participation.

What student groups and Associations are available at Arizona Christian University?

Arizona Christian University students have opportunities to join academic, cultural, religious, and leadership-focused groups. Reported examples include the Joseph Story Pre-Law Society, International Student Association, Pre-Medicine Club, Reason and Religion, and Flock Council and Flock Leaders.

These examples illustrate different reasons to participate: exploring a profession, finding peers with shared experiences or interests, or helping organize student activities. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so students with a particular interest should check the current student-organization directory and meeting information. A recognized club is distinct from an academic department, varsity team, or university service.

Who studies at Arizona Christian University?

Arizona Christian University reported 1,421 enrolled students in the supplied institutional enrollment figures. The entering group included 327 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 139 transfer-in students, showing that transfers form a meaningful part of new enrollment.

In the reported geographic breakdown, 44% of students were Arizona residents, 53% came from other U.S. states, and 3% came from other countries. Those figures suggest that enrollment draws well beyond the immediate Glendale area; they do not describe any individual student's experience.

Reported student-to-faculty ratio was 16 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a typical class size and does not predict access to a particular professor or course. Prospective students comparing academic environments should ask about actual class sections and faculty advising in their intended program.

How does student life look like at Arizona Christian University?

Student life at Arizona Christian University combines a residential campus experience with Christian programming, organized activities, and participation by commuters. The university reports that a large share of students live on campus, while others travel in for classes and events.

For a prospective student, the practical question is how the schedule works: when activities occur, where students gather between classes, and what support is accessible outside normal class hours. ACU reports personal or psychological counseling and performing-arts opportunities, including choral and theater groups. New students can also look to orientation and Welcome Week activities for introductions to campus routines and peers.

What libraries are available to students at Arizona Christian University?

The R. S. Beal Library is Arizona Christian University's main campus library. It provides a place to work with academic materials and pursue course research, alongside the electronic resources and research assistance described through the university's library services.

Students planning substantial research should check current database access, borrowing privileges, assistance with citations and source-finding, and options for obtaining material the library does not hold. The reported library information does not identify a 24-hour study area, so students who need late-night workspace should verify current building hours and alternatives before relying on them.

Arizona Christian University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1421

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

326

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA, NCCAA

Total staff

34 full time, 93 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Arizona Christian University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,381
Graduate: 40

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,131
Part-time: 290

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 111
Men: 215

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 323
Black or African American: 107
White: 557
American Indian or Alaska Native: 9
Asian: 16
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 14
Two or more races: 71
Unknown: 20

Arizona Christian University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA
  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

–Both–

Cheerleading

–WomenWomen

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

Men–Men

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women–Women

Swimming and diving

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Wrestling

Men––

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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