Arizona Christian University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Religious affliation
Undenominational
General Information
Address
Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way, Glendale, Arizona 85306
See on MapPhone
(602) 489-5300
Website
arizonachristian.edu/Mission Statement
Southwestern College provides a biblically integrated education that prepares its graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in ministries and professional occupations.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$31,846Out of state
$31,846Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 37.0% | $5,944 |
State/local grants | 0.0% | $0 |
Institutional grants | 97.0% | $16,948 |
Loans | 87.0% | $7,755 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$12,000 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,600 per year
Personal Expenses
$5,700 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Counseling Psychology
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Organizational Leadership
- A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. See other colleges that offer this major
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business. See other colleges that offer this major
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. See other colleges that offer this major
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
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Secondary Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
- A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues. See other colleges that offer this major
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Parent Education Services
- A program that prepares individuals to plan, coordinate, and teach parent education programs and services that address the cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical and social needs of children and parents. Includes instruction in child development, cultural diversity in schools, child behavior, family development, family-community partnerships, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, parent-child relationships, and social services. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 43.0100 - 43.0199. See other colleges that offer this major
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See other colleges that offer this major
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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Counseling Psychology
- A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Family Psychology
- A program that prepares individuals to provide therapeutic, evaluative, and research services to families and individuals in the family unit context. Includes instruction in natural and family systems theory, family and group rituals, family evaluation and assessment, marital and couples therapy, sex therapy, parenting, interviewing techniques, genogram construction, family sculpting, diversity issues, family violence, family law, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Performance and Sport Psychology
- A program that focuses on the motor, physiological, and psychosocial aspects of sport behavior. Includes instruction in applied sport psychology, clinical mental health counseling, coaching, exercise physiology, ethical performance enhancement; human development, leadership and team building, mind-body practices, neuroscience, and personality and health. See other colleges that offer this major
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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American Government and Politics (United States)
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions. See other colleges that offer this major
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Political Economy
- A program that focuses on the interaction between politics and economics in the formation of public policy. Includes instruction in microeconomics; macroeconomics; political theory; American, comparative, and international political economy; and quantitative methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Bible/Biblical Studies
- A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Worship Ministry
- A program of study that focuses on the use of musical and theatrical arts in Christian worship. Includes instruction in digital media, electronic hardware design and installation, music, theater, and worship theology. See other colleges that offer this major
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Religious Music and Worship, Other
- Any instructional program in religious music and worship not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Lay Ministry
- A program that prepares non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music, General
- A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music Theory and Composition
- A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music Pedagogy
- A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres and styles, principles of music education, and client communications. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music Technology
- A program that focuses on the creative aspects of the blending of music and technology; and that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the composition, recording, synthesis, and performance of music; audio-visual production; scoring for film and multimedia; and software and multimedia development. Includes instruction in music theory, music history, composition, acoustics, recording technology, computer composition, electronic music synthesis, technology-based performance, 3D sound and spatial audio, and music business and law. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
70.14%- Apply 1,316
- Accepted 923
- Attend 306
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
40%Male Students
60%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian49.45%
- Hispanic/Latino26.06%
- Black10.26%
- Two Or More Ethnicities9.89%
- Asian1.66%
- American Indian/Alaska Native1.48%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.65%
- Not Specified0.55%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,110
Undergraduate students
1,110
Full Time Students
87%Part Time Students
13%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Swimming
- Golf
- Tennis