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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arizona

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	0.8108	66.69	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.8 9.4% 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
2	Chamberlain University-Arizona	0.77	90.91	--	36087	84533	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arizona Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Chamberlain University-Arizona accepts 91% of applicants. They request $95 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Chamberlain University-Arizona currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 5.7% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
3	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	0.5481	100	--	36352	32840	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arizona Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Located in Phoenix, Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 0% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 12.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
4	Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe	0.5333	100	--	29819	32840	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.5 2.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
5	Arizona Christian University	0.5055	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.5 6.9% 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
6	University of Advancing Technology	0.4363	98.06	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.4 97.4% 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
7	Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson	0.3611	100	--	33771	32840	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arizona Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson Tucson, AZ Located in Tucson, Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson will receive institutional grant aid. 50% of students continued their studies......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 14.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	0.3372	78.15	880 – 1,110	34037	49139	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 50% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 65.5% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $34,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	0.308	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 18.8% 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
10	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	0.246	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	17779	52843	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 2.3% 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
11	Grand Canyon University	0.2291	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 52.4% 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
12	University of Arizona	0.2135	86.14	1,110 – 1,370	19055	47665	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 3.4% 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
13	Northern Arizona University	0.1765	89.61	990 – 1,190	16371	47308	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 0.9% 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
14	Prescott College	0.0615	94.51	1,020 – 1,260	23377	33539	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.1 63.6% 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