Best Colleges in Arizona

All 37 colleges in Arizona, ranked by overall quality and led by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Chamberlain University-Arizona and Arizona State University Campus Immersion. 8 public, 29 private. median out-of-state tuition $17,850. lowest in-state tuition $932 at Tohono O'odham Community College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Arizona?

Based on our overall rankings, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is the top-ranked college in Arizona. Other strong choices include Chamberlain University-Arizona, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, University of Arizona.

How many colleges are in Arizona?

We track 37 four-year colleges in Arizona, including 8 public institutions and 29 private ones.

How much does college cost in Arizona?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Arizona is approximately $17,850 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Arizona?

The best public colleges in Arizona include Arizona State University Campus Immersion, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Arizona?

The best private colleges in Arizona include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Chamberlain University-Arizona, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Arizona rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

1. 1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott — Prescott, AZ · 76.6% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $44,149 tuition · 68% grad rate
2. 2. Chamberlain University-Arizona — Phoenix, AZ · 90.9% acceptance · $20,785 tuition · 50% grad rate
3. 3. Arizona State University Campus Immersion — Tempe, AZ · 89.9% acceptance · $33,139 tuition · 68% grad rate
4. 4. University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,246 · $42,278 tuition · 68% grad rate
5. 5. Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc — Avondale, AZ · 70% grad rate
6. 6. Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe — Tempe, AZ · 100% acceptance · $26,091 tuition · 89% grad rate
7. 7. Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, AZ · 89.6% acceptance · $29,881 tuition · 61% grad rate
8. 8. Arizona State University Digital Immersion — Scottsdale, AZ · 66.7% acceptance · 29% grad rate
9. 9. Pima Medical Institute-Mesa — Mesa, AZ · 67% grad rate
10. 10. International Baptist College and Seminary — Chandler, AZ · $13,800 tuition · 88% grad rate
11. 11. DeVry University-Arizona — Phoenix, AZ · $17,408 tuition · 36% grad rate
12. 12. University of Advancing Technology — Tempe, AZ · 98.1% acceptance · $19,365 tuition · 35% grad rate
13. 13. Prescott College — Prescott, AZ · 94.5% acceptance · $35,685 tuition · 44% grad rate
14. 14. Grand Canyon University — Phoenix, AZ · 78.9% acceptance · SAT 1,077 · $17,850 tuition · 43% grad rate
15. 15. Arizona Christian University — Glendale, AZ · 70.6% acceptance · $35,098 tuition · 40% grad rate
16. 16. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson — Tucson, AZ · 72% grad rate
17. 17. Ottawa University-Surprise — Surprise, AZ · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 972 · $35,880 tuition · 18% grad rate
18. 18. Paradise Valley Community College — Phoenix, AZ · $8,958 tuition · 19% grad rate
19. 19. Tohono O'odham Community College — Sells, AZ · $932 tuition · 16% grad rate
20. 20. Crestpoint University — Phoenix, AZ · $7,995 tuition · 33% grad rate
21. 21. Community Christian College — Quartzsite, AZ · $9,675 tuition · 13% grad rate
22. 22. Brookline College-Tempe — Tempe, AZ · 40% grad rate
23. 23. Aspen University — Phoenix, AZ · $6,870 tuition · 27% grad rate
24. 24. University of Phoenix-Arizona — Phoenix, AZ · $9,552 tuition · 21% grad rate
25. 25. Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ · 100% acceptance · $26,041 tuition
26. 26. Cochise County Community College District — Sierra Vista, AZ · $6,120 tuition · 30% grad rate
27. 27. American InterContinental University System — Chandler, AZ · $12,397 tuition · 9% grad rate
28. 28. Justice University — Chandler, AZ · $7,500 tuition
29. 29. Dine College — Tsaile, AZ · $1,410 tuition · 13% grad rate
30. 30. Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson — Tucson, AZ · 100% acceptance · $24,944 tuition
31. 31. Pathways College — Phoenix, AZ
32. 32. The School of Architecture — Scottsdale, AZ
33. 33. Phoenix Seminary — Scottsdale, AZ
34. 34. Sonoran University of Health Sciences — Tempe, AZ
35. 35. Midwestern University-Glendale — Glendale, AZ
36. 36. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine — Tucson, AZ
37. 37. Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture — Phoenix, AZ

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