There are 58 accredited colleges and universities in Arizona. They admit an average of 71% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $18,849 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Build a college shortlistSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Arizona. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
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Universities in Arizona with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tohono O'odham Community College | Sells, AZ | $4,233 |
| Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | $6,057 |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | $7,929 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe, AZ | $8,341 |
| Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | $8,683 |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | $9,197 |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | $9,240 |
| Indian Bible College | Flagstaff, AZ | $10,439 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | $11,650 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | $12,055 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | $12,132 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix, AZ | $12,180 |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
There are 58 accredited colleges and universities in Arizona in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 71% of applicants and cost about $18,849 per year after aid.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is the highest nationally ranked university in Arizona. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 58 Arizona colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Arizona is about $18,849 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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