Top Ranked Arizona Colleges

The Best Colleges in Arizona Ranked for 2019

These are the best four year colleges in Arizona as ranked by CollegeSimply. This Arizona ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in Arizona is Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.

List of The Best Colleges & Universities in Arizona

Rank	College	National Academic Rank1	National Selectivity Rank2	National Graduation Rank3
1	Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott	172	1,040	622
2	Arizona State University	171	1,245	621
3	Prescott College	627	1,480	1,449
4	Arizona Christian University	1,044	612	1,407
5	University of Arizona	1,218	1,246	509
6	Northern Arizona University	1,220	1,150	774

Ranking Methodology

Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.

¹National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
²National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2016-2017 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.