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Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Real cost

Average price after aid $32,839 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,000 (all students)

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Arizona Christian University is a Christian liberal arts university in Glendale, Arizona. Its catalog describes chapel twice a week, and its student handbook sets chapel attendance and two service projects each semester for full-time campus students. Every student takes at least 18 credits of Bible under a biblically integrated core.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Arizona Christian University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”

    Source: web.arizonachristian.edu

  • “The mission of the Spiritual Life Department is to engage and equip the ACU Community in following Jesus through Worship, Discipleship and Service.”

    Source: web.arizonachristian.edu

  • “The Spiritual Life office works with students, faculty and staff in creating opportunities to love God and others through gatherings, events, programs and community partnerships.”

    Source: web.arizonachristian.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Attendance is required for traditional undergraduates taking 12 or more credits, and students must attend at least 22 of the 28 chapel gatherings each semester.

Source: web.arizonachristian.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters.

Source: web.arizonachristian.edu
Where do I find community?

Opportunities for growth include discipleship, prayer, Bible studies and small groups, and the Spiritual Life office organizes gatherings and events.

Source: web.arizonachristian.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students must complete two service projects or service opportunities each semester, outside of the chapel hours.

Source: web.arizonachristian.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
39 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.40%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,977

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

77 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am, fall and spring (2025-26 handbook; the 2026-27 catalog also says twice a week).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program: Chapelweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”
      Chapel meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 am during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (28 chapel gatherings each semester; full-time students must attend at least 22.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Chapel Attendance Policyweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are 28 chapel gatherings each semester and students must attend at least 22.”
      Students must attend at least 22 of 28 chapel gatherings each semester.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Lifeweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Attendance is required for traditional undergraduate students taking 12 or more credits.”
      Chapel attendance is required for traditional undergraduates taking 12 or more credits.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Student Development Staffweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Travis Turner Ben Harris Campus Pastor Housing Coordinator”
      Travis Turner is listed as Campus Pastor in the Student Development staff directory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The Event Center is the venue for the twice-weekly chapel services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Event Centerweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “It serves as the venue for the university's twice weekly chapel services,”
      The Event Center on campus is where the twice-weekly chapel services are held.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

95 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Every student earns at least 18 credits of Bible. At 3 credits per course, that is six courses (minimum).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Core Values: Faithweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student at ACU earns at least 18 credits of Bible and learns to apply a biblical worldview.”
      Every student earns at least 18 credits of Bible.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (LIA 102 Biblical Worldview and Culture is required of all students as part of the CORE. LIA 105 can replace LIA 101 and 102 for some students; it is still one worldview course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, LIA 102 Biblical Worldview and Cultureweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This course is required of all students as part of the university”
      LIA 102 Biblical Worldview and Culture is required of all students as part of the CORE.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, About Arizona Christian Universityweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are taught through a biblically-integrated, general education curriculum called”
      The general education curriculum (the CORE) is biblically integrated for all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (BA in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered as a major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Biblical and Theological Studies Majorweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A major in Biblical and Theological Studies compliments the unique liberal arts curriculum (the CORE) by offering a contemporary, academic study of the Bible.”
      A Biblical and Theological Studies major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Statement of Faithweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The University shall be positively conservative in its stand regarding the Scriptures, in their 66 canonical books”
      The university publishes a Statement of Faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life staff member (Campus Pastor) is listed in the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Student Development Staffweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Travis Turner Ben Harris Campus Pastor Housing Coordinator”
      Travis Turner is listed as Campus Pastor in the Student Development staff directory.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Bible studies and small groups are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Lifeweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we have created opportunities for growth to happen through discipleship, prayer, community outreach, missions, service, Bible studies, small groups, and chapel.”
      The university offers opportunities for Bible studies and small groups, among other spiritual growth activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Every trustee, faculty member and employee must affirm the Statement of Faith each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Statement of Faithweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Trustee, faculty member, and employee of the University shall be required to affirm and sign without mental reservation this Statement of Faith at the beginning of each academic year.”
      Faculty and staff are required to affirm the Statement of Faith each year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Spiritual Life Department's stated mission covers worship, discipleship and service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program (Campus Students)web.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The mission of the Spiritual Life Department is to engage and equip the ACU Community in following Jesus through Worship, Discipleship and Service.”
      The Spiritual Life Department's mission covers worship, discipleship and service.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

78 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Spiritual Formation Office reviews service projects each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Service Projectsweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “reviewed by the Spiritual Formation Office each semester to ensure proper credit.”
      A Spiritual Formation Office reviews the service projects each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Full-time campus students complete two service projects or service opportunities each semester. These are service hours, not a service-learning course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Service Projectsweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Outside of the 22 chapel hours, students must participate in two (2) service projects or service opportunities each semester.”
      Students must complete two service projects or service opportunities each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Missions are offered as options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Core Values: Influenceweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “promotes global thinking by attracting international students and offering missions and study abroad options.”
      The university offers missions and study abroad options.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Community partnerships are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program (Campus Students)web.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Spiritual Life office works with students, faculty and staff in creating opportunities to love God and others through gatherings, events, programs and community partnerships.”
      The Spiritual Life office creates opportunities through community partnerships.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (CMI 301 Pathways to Global Ministries is in the catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, CMI 301 Pathways to Global Ministriesweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This class combines the insights of missiologists, strategists and field workers from all over the world”
      CMI 301 Pathways to Global Ministries is a course in the catalog.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Core Commitmentsweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Provide opportunities for students to serve locally and globally and promote a culture of lifelong”
      The university commits to providing opportunities for students to serve locally and globally.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held twice a week, and full-time students are asked to attend 22 of 28 gatherings each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program: Chapelweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”
      Chapel meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 am during the fall and spring semesters.
      “There are 28 chapel gatherings each semester and students must attend at least 22.”
      Students must attend at least 22 of 28 chapel gatherings each semester.
  • Every student earns at least 18 credits of Bible, and the core is described as biblically integrated.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Core Values: Faithweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student at ACU earns at least 18 credits of Bible and learns to apply a biblical worldview.”
      Every student earns at least 18 credits of Bible.
      “All students are taught through a biblically-integrated, general education curriculum called”
      The general education curriculum (the CORE) is biblically integrated for all students.
  • A published Statement of Faith, which faculty and staff affirm each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Statement of Faithweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The University shall be positively conservative in its stand regarding the Scriptures, in their 66 canonical books”
      The university publishes a Statement of Faith.
      “Every Trustee, faculty member, and employee of the University shall be required to affirm and sign without mental reservation this Statement of Faith at the beginning of each academic year.”
      Faculty and staff are required to affirm the Statement of Faith each year.
  • Full-time campus students complete two service projects each semester, reviewed by the Spiritual Formation Office.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Service Projectsweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Outside of the 22 chapel hours, students must participate in two (2) service projects or service opportunities each semester.”
      Students must complete two service projects or service opportunities each semester.
      “reviewed by the Spiritual Formation Office each semester to ensure proper credit.”
      A Spiritual Formation Office reviews the service projects each semester.

Concerns

  • Chapel is the only regular worship listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program: Chapelweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”
      Chapel meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 am during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Missions and global programs are described in general terms.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Core Values: Influenceweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “promotes global thinking by attracting international students and offering missions and study abroad options.”
      The university offers missions and study abroad options.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, CMI 301 Pathways to Global Ministriesweb.arizonachristian.edu/2026-2027/ACU-UG_Course_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This class combines the insights of missiologists, strategists and field workers from all over the world”
      CMI 301 Pathways to Global Ministries is a course in the catalog.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life Department, Arizona Christian University

  • Address: 1 West Firestorm Way, Glendale, Arizona 85306
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (held in the Event Center)

Source: web.arizonachristian.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, web.arizonachristian.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program (Campus Students)web.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The mission of the Spiritual Life Department is to engage and equip the ACU Community in following Jesus through Worship, Discipleship and Service.”
    The Spiritual Life Department's mission covers worship, discipleship and service.
    “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”
    Chapel meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 am during the fall and spring semesters.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • ChapelOn campus
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am (fall and spring)
    Corporate worship, fellowship and spiritual formation, with student-led worship and messages from the campus pastor and other Christian leaders.
    web.arizonachristian.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Service 1

  • Service projects (two each semester)
    Full-time campus students complete two service projects or opportunities each semester, on campus, in the community, or through their local church.
    web.arizonachristian.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday10:00 AM–11:00 AMEvent Center · Chapel. Fall and Spring semesters, except holidays and breaks. From the 2025-26 handbook; the 2026-27 catalog says chapel is twice a week.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2025-26, Spiritual Formation Program: Chapelweb.arizonachristian.edu/2025-2026/ACU-UG_Student_Handbook-V1.0_08_01_2025.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Arizona Christian University gathers for chapel every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters (except during holidays or breaks).”
    Chapel meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 am during the fall and spring semesters.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$30,522
$30,001–$48,000$29,991
$48,001–$75,000$32,259
$75,001–$110,000$34,557
Over $110,000$34,323

Full cost of attendance before aid: $54,792 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,210
Men and women
Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Men 59% · Women 41%
First-generation students
Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition
38%
Total students1,233
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$32,839
Cost of attendance (per year)$54,792
Median federal debt at graduation$23,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
40%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
31%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
24%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)
56%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,612
Admission rate71%
Application fee
Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)
No application fee
Students receiving Pell grants34%

Value index: 34 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Business administration$56,882
Clinical and counseling psychology$46,659
Teacher education$46,205

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Communication studies, Criminal justice, Entrepreneurship, Family and human development, General studies, Marketing, Music, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Psychology, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business38%
Psychology14%
Education11%
Theology and religious studies10%
Biology5%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates6%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older8%
On-campus room and board (per year)$14,700
SportsNAIA · Golden State Athletic Conference
ROTCAir Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member16 to 1
Faculty who are full-time27%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student$463Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Dorm spaceFor about 54% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flightsPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)About 16 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population252,8332020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreGlendaleAbout 6 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January53°F1991–2020 normal, from YOUNGTOWN, AZ US, about 7 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July92°F1991–2020 normal, from YOUNGTOWN, AZ US, about 7 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.700.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Arizona Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Arizona Christian University is a Christian college.
What is Arizona Christian University’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Arizona Christian University?
Chapel is listed at Event Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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