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Colleges and Universities in Arizona
70 degree-granting colleges and universities in Arizona that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges70
- Public2743 private
- Four-year4723 two-year
- Online programs45Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Arizona: Nursing (37), Business Administration (35), Early Childhood Education (28), Computer Science (27), Elementary Education (27), Accounting (26).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University System | Chandler | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona Board of Regents | Phoenix | Public | Four-year | No |
| Arizona Christian University | Glendale | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson | Tucson | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Arizona College-Glendale | Glendale | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Tucson | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Aspen University | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Brookline College-Tempe | Tempe | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Brookline College-Tucson | Tucson | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Bryan University | Tempe | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Carrington College-Tucson | Tucson | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Community Christian College | Quartzsite | Private nonprofit | Two-year | Yes |
| Crestpoint University | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| DeVry University-Arizona | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Dine College | Tsaile | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Prescott | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | Four-year | No |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Indian Bible College | Flagstaff | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| International Baptist College and Seminary | Chandler | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Justice University | Chandler | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | Tempe | Public | Four-year | No |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Midwestern University-Glendale | Glendale | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute | Glendale | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | Surprise | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute-East Valley | Mesa | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | Mesa | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Prescott College | Prescott | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Refrigeration School Inc | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Sessions College for Professional Design | Tempe | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Sonoran Desert Institute | Tempe | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Sonoran University of Health Sciences | Tempe | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | Public | Four-year | No |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Tempe | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| The School of Architecture | Scottsdale | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Tohono O'odham Community College | Sells | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | Avondale | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix | Avondale | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| University of Advancing Technology | Tempe | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arizona | Tucson | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Yavapai College | Prescott | Public | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Arizona: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Arizona?
Arizona has 70 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Arizona?
27 public, 11 private nonprofit and 32 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Arizona?
23 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Arizona Western College, Central Arizona College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Coconino Community College, Estrella Mountain Community College, and Mohave Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Arizona?
47 four-year colleges and universities, and 26 schools in Arizona offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Arizona offer online programs?
45 colleges in Arizona reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Arizona have the most colleges?
Phoenix (17), Tempe (11), Tucson (7), Glendale (5), and Chandler (4).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Arizona?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Arizona are Nursing (37 schools), Business Administration (35 schools), Early Childhood Education (28 schools), Computer Science (27 schools), Elementary Education (27 schools), and Accounting (26 schools).
How do I find a college in Arizona that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Arizona and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Arizona colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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