The Best Arizona Colleges

The Best Colleges in Arizona for 2024

These are the top ranked public and private four-year colleges in Arizona as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the list for 2024 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

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Prescott, AZ

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

3,162enrollment
$38,909net price
68%acceptance rate
1170-1380SAT range
24-31ACT range
3.82Avg GPA

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University of Arizona

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Tucson, AZ

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University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arizona

49,403enrollment
$17,075net price
87%acceptance rate
1140-1370SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

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Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ

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Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

80,065enrollment
$14,808net price
90%acceptance rate
1100-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

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Arizona Christian University

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Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

1,082enrollment
$28,755net price
70%acceptance rate
960-1170SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

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