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Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Ottawa University-Surprise	768	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Undergraduates 768 Acceptance Rate 39.9 % SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	Bryan University	2094	60.08	--	20495	32146	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Bryan University Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 2,094 Acceptance Rate 60.1 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
3	Dine College	1828	60.36	--	10354	23195	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Undergraduates 1,828 Acceptance Rate 60.4 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
4	GateWay Community College	5123	60.36	--	13317	42262	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 5,123 Acceptance Rate 60.4 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
5	Grand Canyon University	70929	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 70,929 Acceptance Rate 60.4 % 22.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
6	Arizona Christian University	1210	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Undergraduates 1,210 Acceptance Rate 74.4 % SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
7	Yavapai College	7200	74.42	--	6985	35028	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Undergraduates 7,200 Acceptance Rate 74.4 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
8	Glendale Community College	13480	75.19	--	13166	37269	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 13,480 Acceptance Rate 75.2 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
9	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	3229	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Undergraduates 3,229 Acceptance Rate 76.6 % 12.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
10	Brookline College-Phoenix	714	85.97	--	0	32705	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 714 Acceptance Rate 86.0 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
11	University of Arizona	45025	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Undergraduates 45,025 Acceptance Rate 86.1 % 0.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
12	Northern Arizona University	22991	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Undergraduates 22,991 Acceptance Rate 89.6 % 1.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
13	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	65450	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Undergraduates 65,450 Acceptance Rate 89.9 % 0.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
14	Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	2619	90.95	--	0	37302	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Undergraduates 2,619 Acceptance Rate 91.0 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,302
15	American InterContinental University System	6830	92.44	--	14250	27823	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Undergraduates 6,830 Acceptance Rate 92.4 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
16	Paradise Valley Community College	5880	95.15	--	14322	41597	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 5,880 Acceptance Rate 95.2 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
17	University of Advancing Technology	892	95.15	950 – 1,180	21148	39016	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 892 Acceptance Rate 95.2 % 4.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
18	Prescott College	257	98.57	1,020 – 1,260	23163	33539	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Arizona Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students continued their studies at......Read more Undergraduates 257 Acceptance Rate 98.6 % 0.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539