Colleges in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is a city in Arizona. According to Census data, the population is 4,219,697 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, thirty-three colleges are active for serving college programs in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, there are 49 colleges located within 15 miles from Phoenix.
By school type, there are nine public and twenty-four private schools. By school level, there are fourteen 4-years (or high) schools, eight 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and eleven less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Thirty-two schools offer undergraduate programs and eleven schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Phoenix, Arizona is $8,893 for Arizona residents and $17,587 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 90.30% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 243,892 students enrolled in schools in Phoenix, Arizona, of which 180,453 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Phoenix, Arizona
The following table lists 33 colleges located in Phoenix and 17 schools near Phoenix, Arizona ordered by distance from Phoenix. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Phoenix | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Phoenix, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.00 miles | $15,711 | 1,048 | 52% | 27 to 1 | - | - |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 1.00 miles | $20,462 | 818 | - | 10 to 1 | - | 83.3% |
| DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 1.00 miles | $17,488 | 73 | 22% | 4 to 1 | $17,552 | - |
| Ottawa University-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 1.38 miles | $13,341 | 938 | - | 9 to 1 | $12,153 | - |
| Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 1.41 miles | $89,404 | 888 | 57% | 24 to 1 | - | - |
| UEI College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.56 miles | $19,900 | 1,422 | - | 23 to 1 | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 3.03 miles | $5,040 | 879 | 46% | 35 to 1 | - | - |
| National Paralegal College Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 3.21 miles | $7,995 | 486 | 35% | 43 to 1 | $6,045 | - |
| Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 3.61 miles | $17,676 | 130 | - | - | $18,276 | - |
| Arizona College-Glendale Glendale, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 3.77 miles | $18,835 | 453 | 59% | 20 to 1 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.21 miles | $18,100 | 102 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Allen School-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.29 miles | $14,718 | 9 | - | 17 to 1 | - | - |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.62 miles | $20,663 | 411 | 53% | 22 to 1 | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 4.69 miles | $24,853 | 746 | - | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 4.71 miles | $17,450 | 101,816 | 45% | 20 to 1 | $11,124 | 77.9% |
| Avalon Institute-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.96 miles | $9,000 | 451 | - | 22 to 1 | - | - |
| Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 5.86 miles | $8,958 | 13,342 | 11% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 6.28 miles | $8,958 | 9,649 | 12% | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 6.39 miles | $34,697 | 1,082 | 45% | 15 to 1 | $15,430 | 70.1% |
| Arizona Board of Regents Phoenix, AZ Public, 4 years four-years | 6.56 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pathways College-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 7.05 miles | $7,056 | 6 | - | 5 to 1 | - | - |
| Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.17 miles | $8,958 | 5,676 | 12% | 11 to 1 | - | - |
| Xtylo Beauty College Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.05 miles | $13,200 | 35 | - | 7 to 1 | - | - |
| Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.12 miles | $11,950 | 27 | - | 6 to 1 | - | - |
| Midwestern University-Glendale Glendale, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 8.36 miles | $47,433 | 3,782 | - | - | $51,005 | - |
| The School of Architecture Paradise Valley, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 8.49 miles | $36,000 | 6 | - | - | $30,500 | - |
| Kor Beauty Academy Peoria, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.74 miles | $17,350 | 50 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - |
| Penrose Academy Scottsdale, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.63 miles | $12,675 | 328 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| GateWay Community College-Central City Phoenix, AZ Public, Less than 2 years valid | 9.65 miles | $4,515 | 443 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 10.00 miles | $8,958 | 4,699 | 19% | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| Refrigeration School Inc Phoenix, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.30 miles | $22,300 | 1,006 | 61% | 34 to 1 | - | - |
| Phoenix Seminary Scottsdale, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 10.30 miles | $9,900 | 321 | - | - | $9,650 | - |
| International School of Cosmetology Scottsdale, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.77 miles | $16,600 | 36 | 60% | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 11.97 miles | $9,552 | 88,891 | 18% | 110 to 1 | $16,215 | - |
| Western Maricopa Education Center Glendale, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.01 miles | $9,575 | 223 | - | 11 to 1 | - | - |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Public, 4 years four-years | 12.11 miles | $13,625 | 62,551 | 52% | 25 to 1 | $10,573 | 64.5% |
| Xtylo Beauty College Tolleson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.35 miles | $13,200 | 104 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.49 miles | $8,958 | 7,065 | 22% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Bryan University Tempe, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 12.50 miles | $12,185 | 1,767 | 32% | 28 to 1 | $13,650 | - |
| National Tractor Trailer School Phoenix, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.60 miles | $7,995 | 136 | - | 4 to 1 | - | 100.0% |
| Aspen University Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 12.70 miles | $6,264 | 7,386 | - | 5 to 1 | $5,085 | - |
| Sonoran Desert Institute Tempe, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 12.74 miles | $12,280 | 4,011 | 52% | 39 to 1 | - | - |
| Maricopa Community College System Office Tempe, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.81 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.83 miles | $8,958 | 17,078 | 10% | 28 to 1 | - | - |
| Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 13.06 miles | $31,387 | 269 | 60% | 45 to 1 | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Avondale Avondale, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 13.07 miles | $19,200 | 192 | - | 18 to 1 | - | - |
| Sessions College for Professional Design Tempe, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 13.17 miles | $12,440 | 308 | 60% | 26 to 1 | - | - |
| South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 13.53 miles | $8,958 | 3,706 | 16% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe Tempe, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 13.69 miles | $24,853 | 1,177 | 60% | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Public, 4 years four-years | 13.92 miles | $32,193 | 80,065 | 66% | 19 to 1 | $26,735 | 89.8% |
| Average | - | $17,587 | 243,892 | 33% | 19 to 1 | $14,187 | 90.3% |