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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brookline College-Phoenix	63	0	--	27550	32705	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 63 % 117.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
2	Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe	60	100	--	29819	32840	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe Tempe, AZ Found in Tempe, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $49 to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,000 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
3	University of Arizona	54	86.14	1,110 – 1,370	19055	47665	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Big Twelve Conference. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 54 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $19,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
4	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	53	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	17779	52843	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 87% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 53 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
5	Prescott College	49	94.51	1,020 – 1,260	23377	33539	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued their studies at......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 49 % 44.1% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539
6	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	48	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 48 % 20.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
7	Northern Arizona University	47	89.61	990 – 1,190	16371	47308	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Information Technology, though there are 176 degree programs available. 98% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,702 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
8	Arizona Christian University	43	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 43 % 43.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
9	University of Advancing Technology	41	98.06	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and 41% of students will earn......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % 36.7% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
10	Grand Canyon University	37	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 37 % Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
11	Bryan University	29	100	--	20323	32146	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Bryan University Tempe, AZ Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 29 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
12	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	24	66.69	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Based in Scottsdale, Arizona State University Digital Immersion accepts 67% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona State University Digital Immersion currently receive grant aid from the school. At Arizona State University Digital Immersion,......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 24 % 84.6% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
13	American InterContinental University System	19	97.94	--	14726	27823	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Located in Chandler, American InterContinental University System’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 36% and 19% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 19 % 137.5% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
14	University of Phoenix-Arizona	1	0	--	13599	35359	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arizona University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 1 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359