Surprise is a city in Arizona and it is the county seat of Maricopa county. Its population is 141,664. There are 37 colleges near Surprise, Arizona - 7 public and 30 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 36 colleges are in 30 miles from Surprise. 35 schools provide undergraduate programs and 9 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 172,275 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $20,027 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.72% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,003.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Surprise In Surprise |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,880 | $12,562 | 912 | 11 to 1 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center 13.6 miles from Surprise |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,800 | Not Offered | 247 | 9 to 1 |
| Kor Beauty Academy 13.7 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,350 | Not Offered | 50 | 20 to 1 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College 15.2 miles from Surprise |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,959 ($2,358) | Not Offered | 10,109 | 25 to 1 |
| Midwestern University-Glendale 15.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $49,369 | 3,738 | - |
| Arizona Christian University 16.1 miles from Surprise |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,098 | $14,620 | 1,421 | 16 to 1 |
| Glendale Community College 16.9 miles from Surprise |
Public four-years |
$8,959 ($2,358) | Not Offered | 13,914 | 18 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondale 17.8 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$12,200 | Not Offered | 158 | 16 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Avondale 18.2 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,200 | Not Offered | 236 | 17 to 1 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc 18.3 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$43,750 | Not Offered | 1,957 | 36 to 1 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division 18.3 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$30,100 | Not Offered | 527 | 35 to 1 |
| Commercial Divers International 18.9 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$26,150 | Not Offered | 71 | 10 to 1 |
| Arizona College-Glendale 18.9 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$18,835 | Not Offered | 403 | 20 to 1 |
| Xtylo Beauty College 19.0 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,200 | Not Offered | 78 | 10 to 1 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix 19.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$26,041 | Not Offered | 1,229 | 20 to 1 |
| Allen School-Phoenix 19.6 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,218 | Not Offered | 8 | 17 to 1 |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute 19.7 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$21,228 | Not Offered | 689 | 24 to 1 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix 19.9 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,415 | Not Offered | 780 | 35 to 1 |
| UEI College-Phoenix 20.8 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 1,234 | 25 to 1 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix 21.1 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$92,980 | - | 739 | 22 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix 21.3 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,975 | Not Offered | 137 | 15 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona 21.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,520 | Not Offered | 693 | 10 to 1 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North 21.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,187 | Not Offered | 1,080 | 25 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Arizona 21.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 6 | 1 to 1 |
| National Tractor Trailer School 21.8 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$7,995 | Not Offered | 136 | 4 to 1 |
| Grand Canyon University 21.9 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,508 | $10,015 | 113,257 | 20 to 1 |
| Avalon Institute-Phoenix 22.3 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,650 | Not Offered | 219 | 14 to 1 |
| Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture 24.6 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $19,844 | 118 | - |
| National Paralegal College 24.6 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$7,995 | $6,045 | 446 | 32 to 1 |
| Phoenix College 25.1 miles from Surprise |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,959 ($2,358) | Not Offered | 10,660 | 16 to 1 |
| Paradise Valley Community College 25.5 miles from Surprise |
Public four-years |
$8,959 ($2,358) | Not Offered | 6,148 | 14 to 1 |
| Arizona Board of Regents 25.9 miles from Surprise |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery 26.2 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$11,950 | Not Offered | 21 | 6 to 1 |
| Pathways College 26.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$6,180 | Not Offered | 196 | 7 to 1 |
| Pathways College-Arizona 26.5 miles from Surprise |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,056 | Not Offered | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| GateWay Community College-Central City 28.5 miles from Surprise |
Public less than 2-years |
$4,715 | Not Offered | 595 | 18 to 1 |
| Xtylo Beauty College 29.3 miles from Surprise |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,200 | Not Offered | 57 | 9 to 1 |
