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Arizona colleges and universities

There are 32 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Arizona. Combined, these Arizonan colleges and universities employ 17,881 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Arizona

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
32
 
$2,452,132,526
Universities
 
13
 
$2,311,077,084
Undergraduate colleges
 
12
 
$113,727,694
Community colleges
 
1
 
$27,076,871
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Colleges and universities by major Arizona cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Phoenix
 
23
 
$2,397,603,040
Tucson
 
4
 
$27,211,367
Flagstaff
 
2
 
$1,394,946
Yuma
 
1
 
$238,751
Sierra Vista
 
1
 
$2,966,277
Prescott Valley
 
1
 
$22,718,145
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Job trends for Arizona colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Arizona

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
5
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
2
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of colleges and universities in Arizona

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The American College of the Mediterranean

Aix-en-Provence based college grants US-style degrees, studies European and Mediterranean history, language & culture to inspire intercultural awareness.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
34
EIN
82-2123116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona State University Enterprise Partners

Because Arizona State University is not a conventional university, ASU Enterprise Partners does things differently. They created a new organizational model designed to generate sources of revenue for Arizona State University.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$368.0m
Employees
212
EIN
47-5599177
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Canyon University

GCU is a missional, Christ-centered university with an innovative and adaptive spirit that addresses the world's deep needs by cultivating compassionate Christian community, empowering free and virtuous action and serving others in ways that promote human....
Revenue
$1.9b
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
12.5k
EIN
47-2507725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC)

Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education. TOCC primarily serves the residents of the Tohono O'odham Nation, but anyone pursuing a higher education is welcome.
Revenue
$27.1m
Assets
$38.5m
Employees
177
EIN
86-0931108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Christian University (ACU)

Arizona Christian University provides a biblically integrated education that prepares its graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in ministries and professional occupations.
Revenue
$52.5m
Assets
$65.6m
Employees
443
EIN
86-0186050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phoenix Seminary

Phoenix Seminary trains men and women for Christ-centered ministry to build healthy churches in Phoenix and the world. The Protestant, evangelical seminary equips students with essential tools to carry out their God-given mission.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
117
EIN
86-0711495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SCNM)

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) is an accredited, non-profit, Title 4 naturopathic medical school. SCNM's Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree program blends science with natural healing.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$27.0m
Employees
382
EIN
86-0702049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Online university offering flexible degree and certificate programs with academic, financial, mental health, and career support for adult learners.
Revenue
$399.4m
Assets
$0
Employees
3,346
EIN
85-2480775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prescott College

Prescott College: Experiential learning for future leaders fostering diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability. Offers counseling master's program. Located in Prescott, AZ.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
550
EIN
86-0294012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northrise University Initiative

Northrise University Initiative accelerates educational growth, supports sustainability, and empowers students with scholarships for high-quality, Christ-centered education in Zambia.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
8
EIN
95-4749034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cook Native American Ministries Foundation

Empowers Native Americans through grants and educational projects, promoting community service, education, and youth empowerment. Located in Tempe, AZ.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
4
EIN
86-0096776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is a management school in the US. The school offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and executive education programs in global management.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0105586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cochise College Foundation

Cochise College Foundation promotes student success through scholarships, facilities development, and program support in Douglas, AZ.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0211414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Bible College

Indian Bible College exists to disciple and educate Indigenous Native Christians for lifetimes of biblical ministry and spiritual leadership to their people and the world. Bible College for native Americans.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
43
EIN
86-0210715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Justice University

Innovative Chandler-based college prepares students to live on mission for Christ, locally and globally; block courses available now.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$385.7k
Employees
7
EIN
84-3304784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The School of Architecture

Building on frank lloyd wright's designs and theories, we are a graduate program in Architecture that teaches and practices learning by doing, new ways of looking, an ability to honor and build with The landscape, and experimentation.
Revenue
$930.4k
Assets
$459.7k
Employees
19
EIN
82-1898299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alpha Robboni Christian University

Alpha Robboni Christian University is an university in Phoenix, AZ that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-0855186
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlies Annual Golf Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser

Charlies Annual Golf Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser awards scholarships to students and supports mental health initiatives, honoring Charles Price's commitment to community well-being.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3116974
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Africa East Creative Thinkers

Africa East Creative Thinkers is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Chandler, AZ that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1811076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Needs Based Learning

Needs Based Learning assures national safety net's supply of compassionate, community-minded healers through interactive consultation with experts in Phoenix, AZ.
Revenue
$250.9k
Assets
$628.6k
Employees
0
EIN
45-4422921
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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