Arizona has 124 colleges including 64 four-year colleges, 24 community colleges, and 36 trade schools. By control type, 44 schools are public and 80 schools are private. 720,417 students enrolled in Arizona colleges according to IPEDS.
For 4-year colleges, commonly said to as colleges, there are 64 schools are active in Arizona (33 public and 31 private). 652,879 students enrolled in the schools, by gender, 246,680 men and 406,199 women students.
These colleges have an average acceptance rate of 87.15% and an average SAT score of 1,136. The average tuition & fees for in-state students is $5,967 and for out-of-state students is $14,677. The average enrollment is about 10,201 students per college. On average, each college offers about 94 programs.
The following table lists major colleges in Arizona that have high enrollment, good academic reputation, and recognized by Arizona residents. All the selected colleges are public institutions.
| Region | Prominent Institutions |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Metro | Arizona State University (Tempe), Grand Canyon University (Phoenix) |
| Tucson Area | University of Arizona (Tucson) |
| Northern Arizona | Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff) |
University of Arizona, located in Tucson, is generally considered the flagship institution in Arizona. It offers wide range of programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels, including 257 graduate programs and 10 online programs. Its total enrollment is approximately 56,365 including 12,481 online students.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion has the highest enrollment among these colleges, with a student population of 79,818 students. It offers the largest number of programs of 597.
Of the major colleges in Arizona, 1 law schools and 1 medical schools are affiliated with these colleges. University of Arizona has both a law school and a medical school. You can check the law schools and medical schools in the table below.
No notable private institutions.
| Name | Graduate Programs | Distance Learning | Tuition & Fees | Adm. Rate | SAT Score | Enroll | Offered Programs | Law School | Medical School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe | Yes | Yes | $33,139 | 89.89% | 79,818 | 597 | |||
| University of Arizona Tucson | Yes | Yes | $39,903 | 86.14% | 1290 | 56,365 | 557 | Visit | Visit |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff | Yes | Yes | $20,044 | 89.61% | 28,467 | 295 |