EDUCATION: COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017 855-428-7884 · gcu.edu Year Est: 1949 Mascot: Antelopes Dean: Brian Mueller, president

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Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers nearly 300 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University’s curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “This recognition exemplifies GCU’s growing reputation as a high-quality private Christian academic institution that is also affordable to all socioeconomic classes of Americans. GCU is attracting students from throughout the U.S., and a significant number of those are staying in Arizona to contribute to the state’s workforce and economy.” OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “Although college admissions are shrinking throughout the country, GCU continues to break enrollment records due to its high-quality academics, affordability, Christian worldview and a campus environment that is rated among the top 20 in the country.” last year --

1151 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287 855-278-5080 · asu.edu Year Est: 1885 Mascot: Sparky the Sun Devil Dean: Michael Crow, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: NA

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University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721 520-621-2211 · arizona.edu Year Est: 1885 Mascot: Wilbur and Wilma Dean: Ann Weaver Hart, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: 189/278

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Northern Arizona University

1900 S. Knoles Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86011 928-523-9011 · nau.edu Year Est: 1899 Mascot: Louie the Lumberjack Dean: José Luis Cruz Rivera, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: NA

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Mesa Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202 480-461-7000 · mesacc.edu Year Est: 1965 Mascot: Thunderbirds Dean: Dr. Lori Berquam, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: NA

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Estrella Mountain Community College

3000 N. Dysart Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-8000 · estrellamountain.edu Year Est: 1992 Mascot: Roary the Estrella Mountain Lion Dean: Ernest Lara, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: NA

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Rio Salado Community College

2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-517-8000 · riosalado.edu Year Est: 1978 Mascot: NA Dean: Kate Smith, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: NA

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Glendale Community College

6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 623 845 3000 · gccaz.edu Year Est: 1965 Mascot: Gaucho Dean: Dawn Lindsay, president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: Glendale Community College provides 41 Associates degrees and 61 certificate programs

Scottsdale Community College

9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-423-6000 · scottsdalecc.edu Year Est: 1970 Mascot: Artie the Artichoke Dean: Veronica Hipolito, interim president Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: 100+ associate degree and certificate programs

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Arizona Christian University

1 W. Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306 602-489-5300 · arizonachristian.edu Year Est: 1959 Mascot: Firestorm Dean: Dr. Edward Clavell Undergraduate/Graduate Programs: 6 certificate programs, 3 associate’s degrees, and 18 bachelor’s degrees over 41 areas of study