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Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern College and Global University) is a church-affiliated school offering majors in business, music, elementary and secondary education, Christian ministries, counseling, and Biblical studies. Its 35-acre campus is located in Phoenix.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,210
Undergraduates
695
Men - 57.4%
516
Women - 42.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
74% of 1,251 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.3
SAT Math
485 average
490-580 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
500 average
510-620 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18 average
17-25 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$57,153
Tuition and Fees
$34,697
Room and Board
$11,866
Average Percent of Need Met
15%
Average Freshman Award
$24,041
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Other
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
34
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
34%
10-19
20%
20-29
22%
30-39
13%
40-49
7%
50-99
3%
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Glendale Population
255,307
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Phoenix
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
82% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, National Christian College Athletic Association
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Eagle
Sororities
21% of women participate
Fraternities
18% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8%
Asian
1.4%
Black/African-American
9.3%
Hispanic/Latino
27.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.6%
White
53%
Unknown
0.6%
International Students
2.2% from 17 countries
First-Year Students Returning
55.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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