Top Universities in Arizona
For those interested in studying in Arizona, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Arizona institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) Tuition: in-state: $10,035, out-of-state: $26,231 Total enrollment: 39,236 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 71.4% Average freshman retention rate: 78% 6-year graduation rate: 61% Classes with under 20 students: 34.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 970-1220 |
| 2 | Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) Tuition: in-state: $9,724, out-of-state: $22,977 Total enrollment: 72,254 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 88.9% Average freshman retention rate: 82% 6-year graduation rate: 57% Classes with under 20 students: 39.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 970-1240 |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 25,364 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 64.8% Average freshman retention rate: 71% 6-year graduation rate: 52% Classes with under 20 students: 31.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 950-1180 |
| 4 | Northcentral University (Prescott Valley, AZ) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: N/A Fall 2011 acceptance rate: N/A Average freshman retention rate: 100% 6-year graduation rate: N/A Classes with under 20 students: N/A SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: N/A |
| 5 | University of Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: N/A Fall 2011 acceptance rate: N/A Average freshman retention rate: N/A 6-year graduation rate: 5% Classes with under 20 students: N/A SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: N/A |