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State institution: These 4-year Arizona schools attract the most in-state students

National Paralegal College enrolled the most in-state students of all four-year Arizona schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

Ball State University, University of Indianapolis and University of Notre Dame top the list of highest grossing women's college golf programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

Butler University, Ball State University and Valparaiso University top the list of highest grossing men's college golf programs nationwide in 2016

Grand Canyon University fields most volleyball players in Arizona

Grand Canyon University ranked No. 1 for student volleyball participation in the state, according to a Watchdog analysis of college sports participation.

State institution: These 4-year Arizona schools attract the fewest in-state students

National Paralegal College enrolled the fewest in-state students of all four-year Arizona schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

Which Arizona colleges receive the most federal student aid?

University of Phoenix-Arizona and Arizona State University-Tempe reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Arizona schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Analysis: College women's golf in Arizona grosses $1.8 million

Grand Canyon University women's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $405,871 – or $45,097 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the highest in-state tuition at Brookline College-Phoenix, Carrington College-Phoenix East and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Analysis: College men's golf in Arizona grosses $6.5 million

Grand Canyon University men's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $414,369 – or $41,437 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Analysis: College softball in Arizona grosses $5 million

University of Arizona softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Arizona, reporting $948,362 – or $41,233 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

41,648 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Arizona schools

University of Phoenix reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

CORRECTION: Developers aim to attract students to renovated apartments near Grand Canyon University

Calib​er and it subsidiaries have embarked on a renovation project that will transform a nearly 45-year-old off-campus apartment community near Grand Canyon University into a gated community with resort-style amenities.

MCC, Grand Canyon University partner for bachelor degree programs

Mesa Community College (MCC) and Grand Canyon University (GCU) have partnered to offer science and technology bachelor degree programs on the MCC’s community college campuses.

Grand Canyon University initiative ties scholarships to mentoring

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is offering 100 scholarships to Phoenix inner-city high school students as part of its new Students Inspiring Students program that will link financial aid to mentoring.

Grand Canyon University clarifies decision to extend employee benefits to partners in same-sex marriages

Grand Canyon University urges compassion amid issues raised by U.S. decisions on same-sex marriages.