The Best Arizona Colleges

The Best Colleges in Arizona for 2023

These are the top ranked public and private four-year colleges in Arizona as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the list for 2023 as the best overall college in Arizona is Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. The top rated public state college is University of Arizona. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
E
Prescott, AZ

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 3,071enrollment
  • $36,356net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 48,274enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Prescott College
P
Prescott, AZ
 

Prescott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 1,047enrollment
  • $23,225net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1290SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Arizona Christian University
A
Phoenix, AZ
 

Arizona Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $28,962net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA