School Overview
Central Arizona College was established in 1969 and currently has five campuses and three centers in Pinal County. The main campus of the college is located in Coolidge. The college offers associates degrees and certificates.
General Information
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Admission Office 8470 North Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228-9778 (520) 494-5260 (800) 237-9814 Fax: (520) 494-5083 [email protected] Contact: James Moore Director of Admission and Records |
Main Address 8470 North Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228-9779 (520) 494-5444 www.centralaz.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,665 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: $null |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for nursing programs. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business A,C Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Journalism A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,C Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Early Childhood Education A,C Engineering Civil Engineering A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology C English Language & Literature English Composition A Family & Consumer Sciences Foods/Nutrition Studies C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Emergency Medical Technology A,C Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences A,C Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A,C Physical Sciences Chemistry A Psychology Psychology – General A Security & Protective Services Corrections A,C Social Sciences Criminology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Central Arizona College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (520) 494-5444 |
| Website: | www.centralaz.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | fbrenderer-361.campusnet.net/#/renderer/22?lid=-1 |
| Address: | 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128-9030 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,793 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,141 (24% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,580 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $5,160 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 69% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,208 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Central Arizona College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Central Arizona College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 6 | 5 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 9 | 5 | |||
| Construction Trades | 6 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 4 | |||
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 8 | 4 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 6 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 17 | 12 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 6 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 6 | |||
| Grand total | 102 | 57 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Central Arizona College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $2,580 |
| Out-of-state | $5,160 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 409 | 69% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 399 | 67% | $5,208 |
| Student loan aid | 63 | 11% | $5,541 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,784 | 55% | $3,712 |
| Federal student loans | 447 | 9% | $5,319 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Central Arizona College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Central Arizona College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Central Arizona College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,793 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,793 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Central Arizona College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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