2020 Top Private Universities in Arizona

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
4 Year
Prescott, AZ
882 reviews
Sophomore: It is not just flight school as many people think. Offers variety of other science field. It's not "party" school, academic is serious, you need to work for it. Cafeteria food is average, campus staff members are friendly and helpful. So come join my college, you will get great education for sure!
Read 882 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
77% Acceptance Rate
$34,120 Net Price
1130-1350 SAT Range
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Grand Canyon University
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
8,771 reviews
Graduate Student: My experience at Grand Canyon University is awesome! The professors try very hard to assist students in their academic success. The counselors provides information to students in a timely matter. Students must first validate their personal information before any questions are answered by faculty. Students are required to validate their information to ensure that student's private information is safe. I am a online student at Grand Canyon University. I graduated in 2015 with a dual Bachelors degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am presently a Doctoral online student at Grand Canyon. The portal is so easy to access, and there are many resources to help students to succeed. I highly recommend Grand Canyon University to anyone.
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B
Overall Niche Grade
67% Acceptance Rate
$20,912 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Advancing Technology
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
270 reviews
Freshman: The school has an amazing atmosphere with lots of tech and resources that students can use in class. The students are very much alike and kind considering it's a tech college. The classes are very relevant to current times and are made to be as if you were in the industry you're going into. The teachers all have industry backgrounds which make them more qualified to teach us students about our field we want to enter with knowledge on how to help us succeed. With all of this access, the price of college isn't as bad as others around the area like ASU of U of A which makes it easier to afford and attend.
Read 270 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
85% Acceptance Rate
$19,750 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
235 reviews
Sophomore: The college is now in the brand new building! State of the art facilities and staff. They have a simulation room for nearly every program on campus! Do you like pets? The Veterinarian program has many visitors that like to wonder the halls and say hello to the students and staff. Small class sizes and one-on-one time with faculty is a great bonus to attending this college. Of course; this is a technical college so it does cost more then usual, but it is worth it in the long run since you are straight to work upon graduation of an accelerated program!
Read 235 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$21,489 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Arizona Christian University
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
254 reviews
Junior: Arizona Christian University is genuinely one of the friendliest campuses you will ever be a part of. People are always happy and are willing to have a conversation with anyone and everyone. The teaching staff is very knowledgeable and understands how it is to be a student-athlete. The library at ACU is a great place to get help on assignments and to find information on all classes. There are athletes everywhere you go, and this helps the dynamic of the "student-athlete" life. Overall, the environment in which you will be in is stress-free and very helpful when it comes to academics.
Read 254 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
64% Acceptance Rate
$22,368 Net Price
850-1080 SAT Range
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Bryan University - Tempe
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
79 reviews
Freshman: The best part about Bryan University - Tempe is how flexible they are with scheduling, it makes it easy to work around everyone schedule when you’re a mom of three. The fact you can do it all online makes it that much easier too, don’t need to find a babysitter when I can sit in my house with my children. All around an amazing program.
Read 79 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$18,901 Net Price
— SAT Range
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CollegeAmerica - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
95 reviews
Freshman: College America Is a good college to start at. Ive finally had the courage to apply at college america. At this point I have a few options on helping my situation by calling my instructor, and letting him or her know my circumstances and then use strategies and backup options available to me. To conclude, my time management skills, motivation and organization and preparation guides and molds me to maintain being a successful college student. Your statement reminded me that everyone has an opportunity to better themselves.
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C-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$25,030 Net Price
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National Paralegal College
4 Year (Online)
34 reviews
Senior: The program is rigorous, with a workload comparable to any brick and mortar school. Most of the professors are top notch, and have or are currently working within the field they are teaching, meaning, law classes are taught by practicing or retired lawyers, accounting by accountants, IT by IT professionals, etc. This has made this experience well worth the price of admission. Whether I go on to work in a law firm or continue working in the field of taxes and accounting, the education I've received here has made a positive impact on my life and been well worth the time and money to attend.
Read 34 Reviews
D-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$16,019 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Chamberlain College of Nursing - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
152 reviews
Freshman: I love everything about this campus! The student life, sim lab, professors and students are all wonderful. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. There are cheaper ways to go around buying textbooks. Never order them new directly through the campus always order them online through third party websites like Chegg. You can search for books by the ISB numbers located on the back of the books or on your class syllabus.
Read 152 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
75% Acceptance Rate
$22,864 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Phoenix
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
5,083 reviews
Alum: U of Phoenix is ideal for a working adult. The classes are interesting and informative, instructors are practitioners, students are diverse both culturally and in experience. Academics are not as rigorous as one would expect however for an "A" one still must put forth effort. The school uses "team exercises" as part of the curriculum. My MBA has help me advance in the job.
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B-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$18,743 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Prescott College
4 Year
Prescott, AZ
273 reviews
Alum: I transferred and most of my credits were accepted! : ) . (Unlike several other colleges & universities I had looked into). The orientation was informative and hands on : ie. we were shown how to navigate the college's various platforms as I was taking their Distance Learning program. Earned a Bachelor's in Human Development with an emphasis in the Performing Arts. Their was a spirit of healthy competition in all of my classes. (I worked my butt off to be in "the running" and enjoyed it). My advisors were extraordinary, (a shout out to Esther Almazan), and they raised the bar quite high academically. For example we had to write a thesis in order to earn our Bachelor's Degree. If you are motivated - Prescott College is a great choice! p.s. We converged on the College's campus twice a year & there was an international student body that was sizable!
Read 273 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
95% Acceptance Rate
$24,024 Net Price
1060-1180 SAT Range
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DeVry University - Arizona
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
339 reviews
Alum: I achieved a BA, MBA and on my second Masters for Business with DeVry University. No matter how much I need help, they are always there for me. They have been a blessing to help me via phone, texting, emails and making personal one on one appointments! I went to ASU for a semester and it was one of my worst college experiences. DeVry made me feel back at home after the change!
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C
Overall Niche Grade
92% Acceptance Rate
$28,957 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Brookline College - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
80 reviews
Freshman: I am Awake & Alive for the first time in my life!

Brookline College and the amazing, loving, and caring staff of Brookline College saved my life!

I highly recommend Brookline College, they bend over backwards for you, they will do whatever it takes to help you succeed, see you succeed, push you to new heights, you will soar like an eagle, the sky is NOT the limit because with Brookline College... YOU my friend are amazing, unstoppable, limitless, unbreakable, you will have passion, purpose, and you will be part of something that is larger than life.

As soon as you walk through those doors at Brookline College... things will come ALIVE for you!!
Read 80 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$28,634 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Brookline College - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
198 reviews
Alum: I've always known that I wanted to work in a laboratory, particularly in the medical field division aspect of science. Living in Arizona, there are not many choices when looking for a college to go to, but Brookline College-Phoenix was the one for me. Small classrooms with a good student to professor ratio, tons of hands-on experience, awesome staff members, plentiful of different resources and just a great environment for any student willing to take on challenges and the experience on learning to become a medical laboratory technician! Some of the courses for the medical laboratory program can be tough but with dedication and effort, it is well worth it!!

Brookline College-Phoenix offers both the medical laboratory associates and bachelor's degree and I plan on heading back to get my bachelor's and be proudly known as a medical laboratory scientist!
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C-
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$29,149 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Online
4 Year (Online)
12,490 reviews
Senior: I'm a current Online Student at the University of Phoenix, and I love the program. The journey towards my degree was challenging in the beginning because I was not sure of myself academically at the age of 56.

However, the key to my success, was the foundation that the University of Phoenix instilled into my person by way the first class of Gen/201 (Professor Melissa Warren) she helped me pull out the motivation, efficacy, and encouragement that I needed to succeed in my journey towards my Bachelors Degree in which I maintain a 3.71 GPA, and graduated with my Operations Management Certificate with a GPA of 4.0.

Fast-forward to current and a highly important factor for older adults, the course of study has helped my cognitive functioning by keeping my brain active, alert, and current in hard and soft skillsets, including the valuable knowledge I have gained in today's new business processes from the professors at the University of Phoenix. We Rise!

Victoria L. Kirton
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$14,252 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
75 reviews
College Senior: This has been a great experience for me! Online classes have made it easier for me to be a full time mom, student and wife. The available resources made it possible for me to be able to search and navigate right within the pages themselves. I would definitely choose Phoenix again because of the length of the classes offered and it allows you to be flexible. You always know what you are expected to do prior to doing it.
Read 75 Reviews
NG
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$19,039 Net Price
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Ottawa University - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
39 reviews
Freshman: I am just beginning with Ottawa University - Phoenix. I have yet to experience all of everything but I am ready! I have transferred from University of Arizona to play college volleyball for Fall 2019. I am excited to start a new chapter in my college life. So far everyone has been very involved and helpful with my transition between colleges from financial aid assistance to enrollment to housing. I am very excited to give my best because the staff here all give their best in helping all the students not just the incoming freshmen but all students.
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Southwest University of Visual Arts - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
75 reviews
Freshman: I'm starting my freshman year soon so I can't say much, but what I can say is that the faculty who assisted me with getting registered and getting on track have been nothing short of amazing! They were such helpful, nice, awesome people. They made transferring from the community college easy as can be. I look forward to continuing my education at this school.
Read 75 Reviews
NG
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$27,422 Net Price
— SAT Range
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CollegeAmerica - Flagstaff
4 Year
Flagstaff, AZ
150 reviews
College Junior: CollegeAmerica is great! I wouldn't have chose a better school to attended right now. There helpful, offers tutoring if needed. Faculties are polite, motivated, help you to understand everything and they actually try to get to know you and the instructors make sure they know your name. I like it because its also smaller classrooms and you get the one on one interview with an instructor in the middle of the module to ask how your doing and if you need help. Overall it's an awesome school.
Read 150 Reviews
NG
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100% Acceptance Rate
$26,730 Net Price
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American Indian College of the Assemblies of God
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
62 reviews
Freshman: American Indian College is very unique, I like how the professors are willing to do one on one meeting and helping me keep on task. The college has changed me in so many different ways, physically and mentally.
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$17,627 Net Price
— SAT Range
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International Baptist College
4 Year
Chandler, AZ
2 reviews
Sophomore: I love the college. There are people who want to help you. The teachers push you but also try to work with you on your assignments. If I have questions or just need to talk, there are endless people that want to lend an ear. My favorite part is how student and faculty alike have helped me grow closer in my walk with God.
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
100% Acceptance Rate
$17,458 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Tucson, AZ
6 reviews
Sophomore: I like the content of material we cover in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The subject matter is challenging. The staff at the school are committed to our success and well-being as students. They are also open to suggestions and appreciate constructive feedback.
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Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ
89 reviews
Graduate Student: Midwestern University is a great place for future health care professionals. It is a wonderful campus!
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NG
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Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
Phoenix, AZ
6 reviews
Graduate Student: Class sizes are small and the course work is challenging. The instructors are there to help you succeed. The clinical experience that you receive is invaluable. The school is flexible because they understand that most people there are working adults and are transitioning from other professions.
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Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix, AZ
5 reviews
Graduate Student: This has been a blessing of a school, great new campus, really helpful for finding a career in ministry. Super knowledgeable professors and great staff. I am 1/4 of the way done, any type of scholarship I can get for my masters degree will help me out a ton!
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Bastyr University
4 Year
Kenmore, WA
182 reviews
Alum: Bastyr University gave me the most incredible education! The professors made sure that as graduates would be able to go out into the world and be able to use our BS, or we were completely prepared to take the next step and enter into a Master's Program.

That being said the curriculum was incredibly tough as most of our professors taught on the Undergraduate level, Graduate level and many of the professors taught the Naturopathic Doctors program as well. So their standards set high for the Bachelor's programs!
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University of Advancing Technology
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
270 reviews
Freshman: The school has an amazing atmosphere with lots of tech and resources that students can use in class. The students are very much alike and kind considering it's a tech college. The classes are very relevant to current times and are made to be as if you were in the industry you're going into. The teachers all have industry backgrounds which make them more qualified to teach us students about our field we want to enter with knowledge on how to help us succeed. With all of this access, the price of college isn't as bad as others around the area like ASU of U of A which makes it easier to afford and attend.
Read 270 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
85% Acceptance Rate
$19,750 Net Price
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
4 Year
Prescott, AZ
882 reviews
Sophomore: It is not just flight school as many people think. Offers variety of other science field. It's not "party" school, academic is serious, you need to work for it. Cafeteria food is average, campus staff members are friendly and helpful. So come join my college, you will get great education for sure!
Read 882 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
77% Acceptance Rate
$34,120 Net Price
1130-1350 SAT Range
Will You Get In?

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

Grand Canyon University

University of Advancing Technology

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

Arizona Christian University

Bryan University - Tempe

CollegeAmerica - Phoenix

National Paralegal College

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Phoenix

University of Phoenix - Phoenix

Prescott College

DeVry University - Arizona

Brookline College - Tucson

Brookline College - Phoenix

University of Phoenix - Online

University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Southwest University of Visual Arts - Tucson

CollegeAmerica - Flagstaff

American Indian College of the Assemblies of God

International Baptist College

Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ

Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Phoenix Seminary

Bastyr University

University of Advancing Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott