Arizona Major Colleges and Universities

Arizona State University

Total Enrollment: 90,906

In Phoenix: 

• 10,952 student at the Downtown Phoenix Campus
• The ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law recently started classes after construction, in August 2016.

Local Entrepreneurial Efforts:

• ASU is known for its approach to growing an entrepreneurial enterprise within a public university system.
• ASU was ranked #1 in the U.S. 2 years in a row for Innovation by U.S.News & World Report, ahead of Stanford and MIT.

Northern Arizona University

Total Enrollment: 29,021

In Phoenix:

• Northern Arizona University is partnering with the University of Arizona to allow students to reap the benefits of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC).

Local Entrepreneurial Efforts:

• Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology fosters business growth and economic vitality.

• NACET's powerful program matches entrepreneurs, startups and growing companies with resources.

Maricopa Community Colleges

Total Enrollment: 200,000

In Phoenix:

• The 10 Maricopa Community Colleges support the economic needs of Arizona and the Greater Phoenix area by providing degree and workforce training programs in response to the needs of the community.

Local Entrepreneurial Efforts:

• At Gateway Community College campus, the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), is a comprehensive business incubator centrally located in Phoenix, providing  services, space and support critical to the development of these early-stage and startup companies.