2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$32,412
Net Price
76%
Admitted
34%
Enrolled
36%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Arizona Christian University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,053. In 2021, there were 37 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #8 in Arizona and ranks #1294 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
37
Total Enrollment
1,053
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Arizona Christian University
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Arizona Rank
Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arizona, Arizona Christian University ranks #8.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Arizona Christian University ranks #1294.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Arizona Christian University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Psychology and General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 |
Counseling Psychology | 11 |
Family Psychology | 7 |
General Psychology | 1 |
Total Graduates | 37 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,222 students applied to the Arizona Christian University. The university admitted 76% and 34% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Arizona universities is 22,516. On average, all Arizona institutions admit 76% and 33% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Arizona Christian University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 48%. Compared to all Arizona four or more years colleges, the percentage is 61%.
The overall graduation rate for Arizona Christian University is 36%, compared to 46% for all Arizona universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 30%.
Compare ACU to Arizona Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Arizona Christian University to the average of all Arizona four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
ACU
1,222
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
34%
Percent Enrolled
48%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
AZ Colleges
22,516
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
61%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 29 or 32% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 61 or 68% part-time faculty members employed at Arizona Christian University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 29 or 32%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
ACU
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
32%
Percent Full-Time
68%
Percent Part-Time
32%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
AZ Colleges
19 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
35%
Percent Full-Time
65%
Percent Part-Time
34%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Arizona Christian University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $28,874, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,600.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Arizona Christian University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Arizona Christian University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $12,000 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $5,200 |
Total Living Expenses | $17,200 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $28,874 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,600 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $47,674 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Arizona Christian University is $32,412. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Arizona Christian University to all Arizona universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
ACU
$47,674
Cost to Attend
$16,309
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$32,412
Net Price
AZ Colleges
$24,296
Cost to Attend
$6,642
Average Financial Aid
82%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,301
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 282 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 866 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,309.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 866 | $16,309 |
Pell Grants | 363 | $4,601 |
Federal Student Loans | 695 | $5,384 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Arizona Christian University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
ACU
866
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
363
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
695
Federal Student Loans
36%
Federal Student Loans
AZ Colleges
9,746
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
5,122
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
5,180
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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