Central Arizona College: Review & Facts

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Central Arizona College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,655 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1961 and is the only school located in Coolidge, Arizona.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Central Arizona College.

Majors
Offered
83
Central Arizona College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 83 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Education, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Central Arizona College is low at 57% (way below Arizona average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Central Arizona College is very low: 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Arizona College is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very low, about $3,000 a year.

Read the details about Central Arizona College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Central Arizona College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (520) 494-5444 or check Central Arizona College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
Central Arizona College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Arizona College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Central Arizona College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $3,000 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Central Arizona College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Arizona College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Arizona College
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, Arizona
85128-9030, USA
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