2019 Top Private Universities in ArizonaAbout this List

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

• 4 Year
• Prescott, AZ
• 863

Junior: ERAU-Prescott is known as a piloting school, but in recent years has fixated on STEM education; particularly aerospace engineering. Their engineering programs rival those of MIT, Georgia Tech, and CalPoly, boasting a blend of a traditional 4 year degree with a trade school environment. Students learn in small classroom settings (1:20) that cater to kinesthetic learners, some of whom have ADD, ADHD, or fall on the Autism spectrum. Freshmen are given invaluable opportunities building robots, satellites, and rockets in their first semester attending, and with the rigorous course load, offers students a 99% job place rate within one year after graduation. While ERAU has extensive educational prospects, this University is not for everyone. Students struggle feeling connected to the town, which is a retirement community. Even so, many ERAU employees are working with the city to build community bridges and bring more engineering businesses to Prescott for internship and job opportunities.
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• A-

• 77% Acceptance Rate
• $34,120 Net Price
• 1130-1350 SAT Range

Grand Canyon University

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 8,450

Freshman: The students, professors, and faculty members are all very friendly. There are so many sports activities and fun gatherings here that all students are welcome to attend. Food decisions here are vast and still growing meaning there are a lot of options. The academics here can be challenging but this University provides free help and offers no-cost tutoring to all students which is great! The on-campus dormitories are very modern and well designed to welcome all.
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• B

• 67% Acceptance Rate
• $20,912 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

• 4 Year
• Tucson, AZ
• 228

Freshman: 40+ years ago, in the sleepy desert town of Tucson, AZ- my hometown- Pima Medical Institute opened their first campus. 10+ years later, my mom walked through their doors determined to become a college graduate and medical professional....and succeeded. 30 years later my mom is an accomplished Director of Staffing for a recruiting agency, specializing in national healthcare recruiting. In my 21 years, after a couple years in community college prerequisites, fitness sciences, nutrition courses, personal training and customer service occupations,combined with my grandfather's quadruple bypass surgery and health issues of family and clients, I realized my excitement was healthcare. From the minute I walked into the Administration building, the environment, campus and upbeat positive vibe and energy was as welcoming as my mom had described it from 30 years ago! I knew instantly Respiratory Therapy was for me. I am so excited to start classes this fall.
Read 228 Reviews

• C+

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $21,489 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Arizona Christian University

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 248

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 248 Reviews

• C+

• 64% Acceptance Rate
• $22,368 Net Price
• 850-1080 SAT Range

CollegeAmerica - Phoenix

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 95

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.
Read 95 Reviews

• C-

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $25,030 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Brookline College - Phoenix

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 195

Sophomore: My experience at Brookline so far has been very good! The professors are all supportive and want to see you succeed. They are willing to help you anytime that you need it so that you fully understand the material. I am glad that I chose Brookline College to begin my dream of becoming a nurse. If i could change one thing, it would be that we got our class schedules a little sooner than the week before the semester.
Read 195 Reviews

• C-

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $29,149 Net Price
• — SAT Range

National Paralegal College

• 4 Year (Online)
• 34

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+

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $16,019 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Phoenix

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 148

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 148 Reviews

• A-

• 75% Acceptance Rate
• $22,864 Net Price
• — SAT Range

University of Phoenix - Online

• 4 Year (Online)
• 12,373

Senior: University of Phoenix is designed to be user friendly, team motivated, and a great success plan to help students get through their education plan. As a mature student returning to school after 26 years, University of Phoenix welcomed me with open arms and I truly feel that the staff really has my back. There are group discussions as well as team assignments which truly benefit everyone in the course. The University of Phoenix Library and Literacy Center are wonderful tools that are readily at your fingertips for research and writing assistance. The class prices are not overly expensive and the IGrad system offers a large array of scholarship opportunities to apply for. Take wing... and fly like a Phoenix!
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• B

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $14,252 Net Price
• — SAT Range

University of Phoenix - Phoenix

• 4 Year
• Tempe, AZ
• 5,081

College Senior: My experience with University of Phoenix has been both challenging and rewarding. I have gained so much discipline from learning how to set a schedule to get my work done online in timely manner. However most students have issues with finding a career after college. Every single rep has helped me with open arms and because of them I was able to tap into all of the resources and tools for everything from resumes, to additional programs in continuing education, to learning seminars and networking events. There is an overwhelming worth of tools and resources that are just invaluable for all students of any background. I have even fixed my resume, gotten on a career path of my field and landed a few interviews in my field of study! I am super excited to continue to use their resources i couldn't thank The University of Phoenix enough. I am excited to start my certificate program with them in a few weeks!
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• B

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $18,743 Net Price
• — SAT Range

University of Advancing Technology

• 4 Year
• Tempe, AZ
• 263

Freshman: I am an online student currently attending this university. The professors are very helpful and respond quickly. The online programs have many different people in it. Some of the students have just finished high school, and some have already been in an industry for many years and are looking to earn another degree. Regardless of how you start out, the classes feel accessible to everyone, and anyone can learn knowledge in the courses. The professors are very knowledgeable on the subject matters that they teach. The subject matters seems up-to-date, which is a necessity as this school primarily has technology based majors and technology can change fairly quickly. I would highly recommend this university for anyone interested in working in a technology field.
Read 263 Reviews

• B-

• 85% Acceptance Rate
• $19,750 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Prescott College

• 4 Year
• Prescott, AZ
• 266

Alum: The instructors and the library workers made up the core of this school for me. I adored all my instructors, and greatly valued the one-on-one time I had with them to help my academic and general life learning. The administration was unimpressive. They spoke about themselves well but the admin frequently disappointed students. The school is very ableist overall. I came to this school as a transfer student. I did well as a transfer student, but know I would not have stayed if I'd started my bachelor's degree at this school. I was involved in some Title IX work at the school and was disappointed by the school's lack of action to help students seeking protection under Title IX. This school was moderately trans-friendly. It painfully lacked in diversity, but in some ways is very well-suited to neurodivergent students with non-traditional learning styles.
Read 266 Reviews

• C+

• 95% Acceptance Rate
• $24,024 Net Price
• 1060-1180 SAT Range

Southwest University of Visual Arts - Tucson

• 4 Year
• Tucson, AZ
• 73

College Freshman: SUVA is small and intimate. The maximum students in a class is around 25 students, the teacher has time to give each student full attention. SUVA doesn't hold any student back; if you want to create something, they encourage and help you achieve your goals. My classmates are fantastic! Supportive, honest, and open. Critique is professional and we support one another with our ideas. Two classes per day allow students to have a job and a life outside SUVA. Homework isn't over done either; its a steady pace. Its easy to focus on the task at hand; there is plenty of time to balance each work. The staff is small as well, so needing an answer to a question can be answered relative quickly with an email or an appointment. SUVA is a wonderful place for passionate artistic people.
Read 73 Reviews

• C+

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $27,422 Net Price
• — SAT Range

DeVry University - Arizona

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 338

College Junior: I love DeVry because they took the time to help explain the program to me. In which my experience with other schools I was reviewing at that time was not as well explained. I didn't feel rushed or pressured into choosing DeVry and I didn't feel like a dollar sign. The care that the academic adviser showed in his delivery of information about the classes and curriculum made me feel confident in choosing DeVry for my education journey. I am now in my last year and I still feel as confident today as Ifelt then... even more so!
Read 338 Reviews

• C+

• 92% Acceptance Rate
• $28,957 Net Price
• — SAT Range

CollegeAmerica - Flagstaff

• 4 Year
• Flagstaff, AZ
• 150

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

• C+

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $26,730 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Brookline College - Tucson

• 4 Year
• Tucson, AZ
• 80

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-

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $28,634 Net Price
• — SAT Range

University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona

• 4 Year
• Tucson, AZ
• 74

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 74 Reviews

• NG

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $19,039 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Ottawa University - Phoenix

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 33

Freshman: My experience at Ottawa University in Surprise at the Civic Center was completely outstanding. I was amazed with the campus and how ebullient the staff and students were there. I was congratulated when the staff and students heard about signing for volleyball there. I feel safe when I step right on campus and I can not wait to attend there. What I would like to see change is see their campus grow and expand!
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• NG

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American Indian College of the Assemblies of God

• 4 Year
• Phoenix, AZ
• 61

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.
Read 61 Reviews

• NG

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $17,627 Net Price
• — SAT Range

International Baptist College

• 4 Year
• Chandler, AZ
• 2

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

• 100% Acceptance Rate
• $17,458 Net Price
• — SAT Range

Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

• Tucson, AZ
• 6

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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• NG

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Arizona Summit Law School

• Phoenix, AZ
• 34

College Junior: Love It Here – I transferred from Duncan School of Law and Phoenix made it easy. The financial department helped me with particular questions I had and the registrar's office physically sat down with me and helped me register and add/drop classes because I came in two days before school started. My first week was extremely hard trying to get situated; however, with the school's help, I have been able to get everything done and will be able to graduate on time.
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• NG

• — Acceptance Rate
• — Net Price
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Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ

• Glendale, AZ
• 88

Graduate Student: I love the ability to do research with healthcare professionals and to take classes with other disciplines. With my program I was able to challenge myself and learn more about medicine before continuing on to my next program. The campus is really safe and the classrooms are nice. If you are hungry there are limited options on and off campus. I bring my food to school most days. The professors are mainly PhD and some medical providers. There are inter murals if you have time for that and the local area is not too exciting but if you travel some you can find good areas.
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• NG

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Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

• Phoenix, AZ
• 5

• NG

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• — Net Price
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Phoenix Seminary

• Phoenix, AZ
• 4

• NG

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• — Net Price
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