Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Arizona by Acceptance Rate 2026
Arizona Christian University leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 70.6%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Arizona colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 10
- Cheapest net price
- $14,158
- Top earnings 10y
- $92,405
- Public / Private
- 3 / 5
Arizona Christian University
D- Acceptance
- 70.6%
- Net price
- $32,839
- Earnings 10y
- $51,612
- Acceptance
- 70.6%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
D- Acceptance
- 76.6%
- Net price
- $40,287
- Earnings 10y
- $84,131
- Acceptance
- 76.6%
Ottawa University-Surprise
D- Acceptance
- 78.2%
- Net price
- $33,393
- Earnings 10y
- $55,552
- Acceptance
- 78.2%
Grand Canyon University
D- Acceptance
- 78.9%
- Net price
- $22,472
- Earnings 10y
- $42,186
- Acceptance
- 78.9%
University of Arizona
B- Acceptance
- 86.1%
- Net price
- $16,674
- Earnings 10y
- $59,979
- Acceptance
- 86.1%
Northern Arizona University
B- Acceptance
- 89.6%
- Net price
- $14,158
- Earnings 10y
- $54,384
- Acceptance
- 89.6%
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
B- Acceptance
- 89.9%
- Net price
- $14,967
- Earnings 10y
- $62,668
- Acceptance
- 89.9%
Chamberlain University-Arizona
C- Acceptance
- 90.9%
- Net price
- $40,096
- Earnings 10y
- $92,405
- Acceptance
- 90.9%
Prescott College
D- Acceptance
- 94.5%
- Net price
- $22,583
- Earnings 10y
- $42,359
- Acceptance
- 94.5%
University of Advancing Technology
D- Acceptance
- 98.1%
- Net price
- $28,522
- Earnings 10y
- $50,719
- Acceptance
- 98.1%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Arizona colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.20 (3 public, 5 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Arizona Christian University in Glendale, AZ tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 70.6%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Arizona colleges are in this list?
10 Arizona colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.