How's it going everyone? I'm from Arizona and I want to stay in-state for college. Where can I find a comprehensive list of colleges here, including both public and private schools? Thanks in advance!
Hello! It's great to see you're interested in staying in-state for college. Here is a list of some public and private colleges in Arizona:
Public Institutions:
1. Arizona State University (ASU) — Tempe, Phoenix, Polytechnic, West, and Downtown Phoenix campuses
2. Northern Arizona University (NAU) — Flagstaff
3. University of Arizona (UArizona) — Tucson
4. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Prescott
5. Maricopa County Community College District
Private Institutions:
1. Grand Canyon University (GCU) — Phoenix
2. Prescott College — Prescott
3. Arizona Christian University (ACU) — Glendale
4. Ottawa University — Surprise
5. Benedictine University (Mesa, AZ Campus) — Mesa
This list is not exhaustive and there might be other smaller institutions and regional campuses within Arizona. To explore the full range of options including more community colleges and specialized schools, you can visit the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) College Navigator (nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator). You can search by state, or use advanced search filters such as institution type, size, and location to find detailed information on colleges in Arizona. This tool will help you gather data on tuition, enrollment, financial aid, and other factors relevant to your college search.
Good luck with your college search!
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