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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona

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Many students seek a college or university with a low student-to-faculty ratio as it means that students, on average, get more face-to-face time with professors and instructors. This also means that it's easier to get help outside of class and get in to faculty office hours.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Aspen University	1475	3	0	--	0	29448	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Aspen University Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 1,475 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 25.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,448
2	Pathways College	196	7	100	--	0	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Pathways College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 196 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Prescott College	223	8	94.51	1,020 – 1,260	23377	33539	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 223 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% 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
4	Justice University	124	9	0	--	13238	0	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Justice University Chandler, AZ Undergraduates 124 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
5	Chamberlain University-Arizona	693	10	90.91	--	36087	84533	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 693 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	837	11	78.15	880 – 1,110	34037	49139	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 837 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% 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
7	Northland Pioneer College	3158	12	0	--	9817	29631	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Northland Pioneer College Holbrook, AZ Undergraduates 3,158 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,631
8	Sessions College for Professional Design	194	13	95.65	--	15124	36805	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Sessions College for Professional Design Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, Sessions College for Professional Design accepts 96% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $75 to apply. Approximately 14% of students at Sessions College for Professional Design currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 194 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,805
9	Paradise Valley Community College	6148	14	0	--	13296	41597	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 6,148 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
10	Cochise County Community College District	3905	15	0	--	8247	33836	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ Undergraduates 3,905 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,836
11	GateWay Community College	5553	15	0	--	13821	42262	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 5,553 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
12	University of Advancing Technology	855	15	98.06	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 855 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% 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
13	Arizona Christian University	1381	16	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,381 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 11.1% 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
14	Dine College	1423	16	0	--	5916	23195	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Undergraduates 1,423 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 20.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
15	Eastern Arizona College	5213	16	0	--	9400	33246	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ Undergraduates 5,213 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,246
16	Phoenix College	10660	16	0	--	12661	36674	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 10,660 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,661 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,674
17	Scottsdale Community College	7065	16	0	--	14504	39059	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Undergraduates 7,065 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,059
18	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	3229	17	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
19	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	65450	18	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	17779	52843	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 65,450 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
20	Glendale Community College	13914	18	0	--	12607	37269	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Undergraduates 13,914 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
21	Mesa Community College	17077	18	0	--	12951	38702	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Undergraduates 17,077 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,702
22	Northern Arizona University	22990	19	89.61	990 – 1,190	16371	47308	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 22,990 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
23	Yavapai College	7428	19	0	--	8929	35028	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Undergraduates 7,428 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
24	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	1229	20	100	--	36352	32840	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,229 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
25	Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe	1202	20	100	--	29819	32840	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,202 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
26	Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson	562	20	100	--	33771	32840	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 562 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
27	Grand Canyon University	75936	20	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 75,936 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 4.8% 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
28	South Mountain Community College	4516	20	0	--	13152	35633	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 4,516 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,633
29	University of Arizona	44848	20	86.14	1,110 – 1,370	19055	47665	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 44,848 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 5.3% 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
30	Brookline College-Phoenix	712	22	0	--	27550	32705	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 712 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 21.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
31	Brookline College-Tucson	218	22	0	--	17385	32705	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ Undergraduates 218 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 26.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
32	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	54226	26	66.69	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 54,226 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 4.0% 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
33	Bryan University	2512	26	100	--	20323	32146	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Bryan University Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 2,512 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
34	Rio Salado College	18841	31	0	--	8733	42314	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 18,841 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,314
35	Crestpoint University	386	32	0	--	14930	34769	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Crestpoint University Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 386 Student-Faculty Ratio 32 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,769
36	Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	2567	35	0	--	0	37302	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Undergraduates 2,567 Student-Faculty Ratio 35 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,302
37	American InterContinental University System	7186	36	97.94	--	14726	27823	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 7,186 Student-Faculty Ratio 36 5.9% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
38	University of Phoenix-Arizona	89828	147	0	--	13599	35359	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Arizona University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 89,828 Student-Faculty Ratio 147 11.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359