Large Public Universities:
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
With multiple campuses across the Phoenix metro area, Arizona State University is the largest public university in Arizona. The Tempe campus alone welcomes over 50,000 students each year. Known for its robust research programs and Division 1 athletics, ASU offers nearly 300 undergraduate majors for students to choose from.
Notable programs include business, engineering, journalism, education, and sustainability. The school is also considered one of the most innovative universities in the country thanks to its focus on experiential learning.
Located about 30 minutes from Goodyear, ASU can be reached in under an hour by charter bus.
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
About 2 hours south of Goodyear lies the University of Arizona in Tucson. As the state’s land-grant university, UA has a long history of agricultural research. Today it’s ranked as one of the top public universities in the U.S. and is world-renowned for its programs in optics, astronomy, pharmacy, and medicine.
With over 34,000 students, UA offers a classic college town environment surrounded by striking desert landscapes. Your group can soak in the scenery on the 2-hour charter bus ride from Goodyear.
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Known for its stunning mountain setting, Northern Arizona University lies about 2.5 hours north of Goodyear in Flagstaff. NAU provides a more intimate college experience with an enrollment of around 30,000 students. Popular majors include hotel and restaurant management, nursing, forestry, and education.
Make sure to pack warm layers before boarding your charter bus, as temperatures in Flagstaff can be 30 degrees cooler than Goodyear!
Small Private Colleges:
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Located right in Phoenix just 30 minutes from Goodyear, Grand Canyon University offers a private Christian education in an urban setting. With over 20,000 students, GCU provides a vibrant campus life full of clubs, intramural sports, Greek organizations, and DI athletics.
The school is best known for its education, nursing, and fine arts programs. Your charter bus can drop your group off right at GCU’s main entrance.
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ 86301
For students interested in environmental studies or the arts, Prescott College is a top choice. This liberal arts school north of Phoenix emphasizes hands-on learning, project-based academics, and sustainability.
With enrollment under 1,000 students, Prescott provides an intimate academic setting surrounded by the beautiful Bradshaw Mountains. Your group can take in the scenery during the 2.5 hour charter bus ride from Goodyear.
Benedictine University at Mesa
Mesa, AZ 85201
Located just 20 minutes outside Goodyear, Benedictine University’s Mesa campus offers Catholic-based academics with small class sizes. Students praise the school’s welcoming atmosphere and caring professors. Benedictine Mesa is best known for its education, business, nursing, and computer science programs.
Your charter bus will have you at this East Valley campus in no time!
Plan Your College Tour With Charter Bus Goodyear
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