Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College Overview

Central Arizona College is a public school in a rural setting in Coolidge, Arizona. Central Arizona College was founded in 1961 and now enrolls around 7,913 students a year, including 7,913 undergrads. Central Arizona College offers on-campus housing for up to 424 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Central Arizona College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Central Arizona College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Central Arizona College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Central Arizona College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Central Arizona College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Central Arizona College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Central Arizona College on the Student Life page.

Is Central Arizona College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Central Arizona College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Central Arizona College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Central Arizona College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Central Arizona College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Central Arizona College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Central Arizona College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Central Arizona College. Based on this information, how does Central Arizona College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Central Arizona College a good school for you?

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Where is Central Arizona College?

Central Arizona College is located in the rural setting of Coolidge, Arizona, less than an hour from Phoenix.

If you want to see Central Arizona College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Coolidge, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Central Arizona College and Coolidge are like without leaving home.

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