Top Colleges & Universities in Arizona

Colleges and Universities in Arizona

Arizona has 109 higher education schools within its borders. Northern Arizona University, the highest-ranked school in AZ, has a total student population of 23,597 and is the 225th highest ranked school in the USA. Of the 109 schools in Arizona, the average student population is 7,131 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 3266 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,667 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $2,108, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Of the 109 schools in Arizona, only 5 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc comes out as the most expensive ($61,320/yr), with American Institute of Technology as the lowest recorded at only $8,226/yr.

Arizona Interesting Facts

Arizona is a right-to-work state. The law states no person shall be denied the opportunity to obtain or retain employment because of non-membership in a labor organization.
The Arizona trout is found only in the Arizona.
The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower. The white flower blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during May and June. The saguaro is the largest American cactus.
Arizona leads the nation in copper production.
Petrified wood is the official state fossil. Most petrified wood comes from the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona.

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