Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Arizona
Colleges that compete in NCAA Division I athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Arizona5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arizona.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NCAA Division I (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ · Public#3 in Arizona
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 68% graduate
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Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ · PublicTop 24% for earnings
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 0% graduate
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit#10 in Arizona
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 43% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $16,674 | $19,620 | $59,979 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $14,967 | $19,500 | $62,668 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $14,158 | $19,000 | $54,384 | 61% |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | — | $19,500 | $62,668 | 0% |
| Grand Canyon University | $22,472 | $22,114 | $42,186 | 43% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 10
- Arkansas 5
- California 26
- Colorado 5
- Connecticut 6
- District of Columbia 4
- Florida 14
- Georgia 6
- Idaho 3
- Illinois 13
- Indiana 11
- Iowa 4
- Kansas 3
- Kentucky 8
- Louisiana 12
- Maryland 9
- Massachusetts 9
- Michigan 7
- Mississippi 6
- Missouri 6
- Nebraska 3
- New Jersey 8
- New York 23
- North Carolina 19
- Ohio 13
- Oklahoma 4
- Oregon 4
- Pennsylvania 15
- Rhode Island 4
- South Carolina 12
- Tennessee 12
- Texas 26
- Utah 7
- Virginia 14
- Washington 5
- Wisconsin 4