Arizona Christian University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Glendale, AZ · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $32,397 a year (2022–23)
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Arizona Christian University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.

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Arizona Christian University GPA requirements

Arizona Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Arizona Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Arizona Christian University acceptance rate

Arizona Christian University admitted 916 of 1,297 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Arizona Christian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Glendale, Arizona, with 1,381 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Arizona Christian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Arizona Christian University's admissions office before you apply.

Arizona Christian University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Arizona Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,397 a year at Arizona Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Arizona Christian University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Arizona Christian University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does Arizona Christian University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Arizona Christian University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Arizona Christian University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

What GPA do you need to get into Arizona Christian University?

Arizona Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Arizona Christian University?

Arizona Christian University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 916 of 1,297 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Arizona Christian University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Arizona Christian University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Arizona Christian University?

A lot: Arizona Christian University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Arizona Christian University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Arizona Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Arizona Christian University look at legacy status?

No. Arizona Christian University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Arizona Christian University require an essay?

Yes. Arizona Christian University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Arizona Christian University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,397 a year at Arizona Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Arizona Christian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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