Best Colleges in Arizona

40
Universities
32
Community Colleges
72
Total Institutions

Explore 72 colleges and universities in Arizona, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B+

Indian Bible College

Flagstaff, AZ • 33 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#2
B

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ • 79,593 students
Public
68%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
8%
Off-Campus
#3
B

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • 53,001 students
Public
66%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#4
C+

International Baptist College and Seminary

Chandler, AZ • 81 students
Private Non-Profit
43%
Grad Rate
#5
C+

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ • 28,186 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#6
C+

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ • 7,200 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
31%
Off-Campus
#7
C+

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ • 3,286 students
Private Non-Profit
70%
Grad Rate
#8
C+

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ • 5,123 students
Public
20%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
36%
Off-Campus
#9
C+

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ • 107,563 students
Private For-Profit
43%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ • 5,880 students
Public
20%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
37%
Off-Campus
#11
C+

Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, AZ • 3,794 students
Private Non-Profit
#12
C

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ • 13,480 students
Public
14%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
29%
Off-Campus
#13
C

Aspen University

Phoenix, AZ • 5,195 students
Private For-Profit
#14
C

Sessions College for Professional Design

Tempe, AZ • 154 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#15
C

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ • 66,062 students
Public
#16
C

Dine College

Tsaile, AZ • 1,836 students
Public
5%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
58%
Off-Campus
#17
C

DeVry University-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • 24 students
Private For-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ • 18,631 students
Public
4%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
70%
Off-Campus
#19
C

Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Tucson, AZ • 20 students
Private For-Profit
#20
C

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ • 2,744 students
Private For-Profit
73%
Grad Rate
#21
C

The School of Architecture

Scottsdale, AZ • 6 students
Private Non-Profit
#22
D

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ • 960 students
Private For-Profit
39%
Grad Rate
#23
D

Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ • 836 students
Private Non-Profit
23%
Grad Rate
#24
D

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ • 1,233 students
Private Non-Profit
41%
Grad Rate
#25
D

Pathways College

Phoenix, AZ • 81 students
Private Non-Profit
#26
D

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ • 312 students
Private Non-Profit
#27
D

Arizona Board of Regents

Phoenix, AZ
Public
#28
D

Chamberlain University-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • 745 students
Private For-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#29
D

Prescott College

Prescott, AZ • 909 students
Private Non-Profit
36%
Grad Rate
#30
D

Brookline College-Tempe

Tempe, AZ • 294 students
Private For-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#31
D

Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Phoenix, AZ • 115 students
Private For-Profit
#32
D

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • 101,150 students
Private For-Profit
20%
Grad Rate
#33
D

Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Tempe, AZ • 551 students
Private Non-Profit
#34
D

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ • 2,108 students
Private For-Profit
24%
Grad Rate
#35
D

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ • 10,997 students
Private For-Profit
21%
Grad Rate
#36
D

Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ • 1,062 students
Private For-Profit
#37
D

Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ • 751 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#38
F

National Paralegal College

Phoenix, AZ • 438 students
Private For-Profit
32%
Grad Rate
#39
F

Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson

Tucson, AZ • 566 students
Private For-Profit
#40
F

Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe

Tempe, AZ • 1,246 students
Private For-Profit
9%
Grad Rate
#1
C+

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ • 5,076 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#2
C+

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ • 8,038 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#3
C+

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ • 3,782 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#4
C+

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ • 5,131 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#5
C

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ • 15,819 students
Public
21%
Grad Rate
$3k
Net Price
#6
C

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ • 14,725 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#7
C

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ • 10,384 students
Public
18%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#8
C

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ • 16,624 students
Public
19%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#9
C

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ • 3,693 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#10
C

Estrella Mountain Community College

Avondale, AZ • 10,069 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#11
C

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ • 6,875 students
Public
24%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
#12
C

Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ • 437 students
Private For-Profit
62%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ • 1,296 students
Private For-Profit
75%
Grad Rate
#14
C

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ • 4,157 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#15
C

Tohono O'odham Community College

Sells, AZ • 1,176 students
Public
10%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#16
C

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

Glendale, AZ • 513 students
Private For-Profit
51%
Grad Rate
#17
C

Carrington College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ • 492 students
Private For-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Western Maricopa Education Center

Glendale, AZ • 220 students
Public
#19
C

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Mesa, AZ • 373 students
Private For-Profit
70%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division

Avondale, AZ • 567 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#21
C

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ • 2,825 students
Public
8%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#22
C

Carrington College-Phoenix North

Phoenix, AZ • 1,088 students
Private For-Profit
54%
Grad Rate
#23
C

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ • 721 students
Private For-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#24
C

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

Avondale, AZ • 1,791 students
Private For-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#25
D

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, AZ • 2,696 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#26
D

Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, AZ • 306 students
Private For-Profit
86%
Grad Rate
#27
D

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Tempe, AZ • 716 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#28
D

Maricopa Community College System Office

Tempe, AZ
Public
#29
D

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ • 830 students
Private For-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#30
D

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ
Private For-Profit
#31
D

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, AZ • 4,763 students
Private For-Profit
32%
Grad Rate
#32
D

Brookline College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ • 211 students
Private For-Profit
55%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Flagstaff 3 colleges
Prescott 3 colleges
Chandler 3 colleges
Glendale 6 colleges
Mesa 4 colleges
Avondale 3 colleges
Tucson 7 colleges
Scottsdale 4 colleges
Phoenix 19 colleges
Tempe 11 colleges

About College Rankings in Arizona

The Repit College Score ranks 72 colleges and universities in Arizona based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (40): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (32): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Arizona

How many colleges are in Arizona?

There are 72 accredited colleges and universities in Arizona tracked by Repit, including 40 4-year institutions and 32 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Arizona?

Arizona has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology