Arizona Christian University
Non-profit
Public
Regional
The only Christian college on this list, Arizona Christian University offers six online bachelor's programs, including business administration, biblical and theological studies, and secondary education. Online programs use the same professors and curriculum as on-campus programs, and new courses start every eight weeks. All professors integrate the Christian worldview into their courses. Outside of class, online learners can access multiple student services that promote spiritual growth and academic success. The ACU library boasts the latest research tools at no additional cost, and the Academic Center provides both one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions. Additionally, ACU invites online learners living in the Glendale area to attend Tuesday and Thursday religious services. ACU accepts GED certificates, and applicants with high school transcripts should possess a minimum 2.0 GPA. As a private university, ACU charges the same per-credit tuition rate to all degree-seekers. Incoming students apply for merit-based scholarships and need-based grants by submitting FAFSA results.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
85% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Considered (not required)
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
46k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
56%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Architecture And Related Services
4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
7
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
8
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
10
Education
11
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
12
Engineering
13
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
14
English Language And Literature/Letters
15
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
16
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
17
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
18
Health Professions And Related Programs
19
History
20
History
21
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
22
Legal Professions And Studies
23
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
24
Library Science
25
Mathematics And Statistics
26
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
27
Natural Resources And Conservation
28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
29
Physical Sciences
30
Psychology
31
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
32
Science Technologies/Technicians
33
Security And Protective Services
34
Social Sciences
35
Visual And Performing Arts
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