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Arizona State University Campus Immersion stands out with a remarkably low $13,670 net price for Religion/Religious Studies students, creating a $21,411 gap between the state's cheapest and most expensive programs. The state's three public universities dominate affordability rankings with graduation rates between 57% and 68%. Arizona's growing interfaith dialogue programs, particularly around Native American spirituality and border communities, create unique opportunities for religious studies graduates in nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions across the Southwest.
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Programs
$13,670 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$25,194
Avg. Program Earnings
51.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Religion/Religious Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
5 $35,081 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive price difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive religious studies programs?

Arizona State University's $13,670 net price reflects strong state funding and large enrollment scale, while Ottawa University-Surprise charges $35,081 as a small private institution. Public universities benefit from state subsidies that private schools cannot access.

How do graduation rates vary among Arizona's most affordable religious studies programs?

Arizona State University leads with a 67.80% graduation rate despite having the lowest cost, while Grand Canyon University manages only 43% despite charging $8,261 more annually. Northern Arizona University maintains a solid 56.90% rate at just $1,252 more than ASU.

Is the 89.75% acceptance rate at Arizona State University typical for religious studies programs?

ASU's high acceptance rate reflects the university's commitment to accessibility rather than program quality issues. Most Arizona schools in this field accept 77-87% of applicants, with only Ottawa University being selective at 28.66%.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.