Eastern Arizona College: Review & Facts

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Eastern Arizona College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,865 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1888 and is the only college located in Thatcher, Arizona.

Eastern Arizona College is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Academic Offerings

Eastern Arizona College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
64
Eastern Arizona College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Eastern Arizona College student retention rate is low at 51% (way below Arizona average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
51%
Bad
The graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College is low: 41%. Approximately 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Arizona College is reasonably decent, 19:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $9,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Eastern 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
This college will consider accepting your 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) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Eastern Arizona College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (928) 428-8272 or check Eastern Arizona College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,700
Medium
Eastern Arizona College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Arizona College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Eastern Arizona College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $3,700 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Eastern Arizona College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern Arizona College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern Arizona College
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, Arizona
85552-0769, USA
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