C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern College and Global University) is a church-affiliated school offering majors in business, music, elementary and secondary education, Christian ministries, counseling, and Biblical studies. Its 35-acre campus is located in Phoenix. Web Site arizonachristian.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 635 Women 318 (50.1%) Men 317 (49.9%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Overall Admission Rate Average GPA Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing 515 average 455-600 range of middle 50% 525 average 440-580 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 22 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $3,870 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 0% Average Freshman Award $13,085 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $21,801
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Continuous General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 52 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Phoenix Population 1,488,750 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Phoenix Freshmen are guaranteed housing National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, National Christian College Athletic Association Eagle 17% of women participate 15% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 68.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 28.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 13.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.5% White 13.6% Unknown 2.5% from 10 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 2625 East Cactus Road City, State, Zip Phoenix, AZ 85032-7042 Phone (417) 862-9533 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification info@globaluniversity.edu Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available No set date Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Letters of Recommendation 1 required for all freshmen Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 60 admitted students enrolled 50 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 26% Score of 500-600 31% Score of 400-500 29% Score of 300-400 14% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 14% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 29% Score of 300-400 14% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 515 average 455-600 range of middle 50% 525 average 440-580 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 8% Score of 24-29 24% Score of 18-23 57% Score of 12-17 12% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $3,870 Room and Board Books and Supplies $700 Other Expenses Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF 2009-10 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 0% 84 (100.0%) of freshmen 84 (100.0%) of applicants 84 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $13,085 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 84 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,440 Received by 59 (70.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,388 Received by 83 (98.8%) of aid recipients All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 377 (95.2%) of undergraduates 377 (95.2%) of applicants 377 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $10,878 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 377 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,327 Received by 229 (60.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,200 Received by 356 (94.4%) of aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2009-10 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 65% Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates $21,801 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 7.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 15.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Religion/Biblical Studies Number of Awards 235 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Religion/Biblical Studies Music Number of Awards 40 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Music Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement Number of Awards 38 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Religious Involvement, Leadership, Community Service Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 145 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Twins, Veterans, Veterans' Children Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Educators, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Relatives of Clergy, Ethnic Background, Veterans' Children, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Twins, Veterans, International Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $1,333
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Continuous Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors American Government and Politics (United States) Bible/Biblical Studies Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Communication, General Counseling Psychology Elementary Education and Teaching English/Language Arts Teacher Education Family Psychology Lay Ministry Mathematics Teacher Education Religious/Sacred Music Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Social Studies Teacher Education Voice and Opera Youth Ministry
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Theology and religious vocations, Education, Business/marketing None Independent study Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 52 Part-Time Faculty 380 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 78,031 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 37 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students None
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Phoenix Population 1,488,750 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Phoenix Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 15 mile(s) from campus in Phoenix Campus Size 19 acres Nearest Bus Station Weather Nearest Train Station Temperature 41.2 average low in January, 103.5 average high in September Rain 36 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Not available Available Available Weekend - 24-hour patrol by trained security personnel; Weekday - 20-hour patrol with a guard on call PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Not offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, National Christian College Athletic Association Eagle Royal blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, soccer, table tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC Not Reported 17% of women participate 15% of men participate Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 635 Women 318 (50.1%) Men 317 (49.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 454 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students Yes 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 13.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.5% White 13.6% Unknown 2.5% from 10 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 68.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 28.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 45.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 47.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015