Arizona Western College

2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ, 85365-8834
Tel: (928)317-6000
Public | 8,253 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Arizona Western College serves 8,253 students (44% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body.
  • Arizona Western College is the only community colleges within Yuma County, AZ.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Arizona Western College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 237 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 8,253 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:35 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,613 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,640 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 2% 1%
% Asian		 2% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 60% 6%
% Black		 3% 15%
% White		 33% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,000 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,560 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Arizona Western College, through its focus on an integrated enrollment management plan, has opened doors to diverse students on a local, national, and global level with enrollment soaring by 200% F.T.S.E. Aggressive statewide marketing, coupled with computerized registration, financial aid, retention and articulation programs, has resulted in increased proportions of full-time students in the AWC/NAU partnership. The Arizona Western College/Northern Arizona University in Yuma International Student Partnership represents a student population drawn from over twenty nations world wide making the college a "multi-cultural" learning center.
  • Performance-based learning connections for men and women involved in athletics, government, music, drama, and leadership demonstrates that Arizona Western College exemplifies excellence in both team building participation and learning. Talent and education are combined to produce service oriented citizens that enhance the quality of life in southwest Arizona. Equal access for men and women in performance-based activities has opened more and more areas for national recognition and achievement for deserving Arizona Western students.
  • Staff members are part of a highly networked team that focus on learning rather than on organizational borders or boundaries commonly encountered in colleges without AWC's vision and vitality. Arizona Western College values are rooted in the delivery of high quality comprehensive learning opportunities for the people of Yuma and La Paz Counties.
  • The Department of Campus Life supports the College Vision by providing a variety of services, programs and activities designed to encourage growth and development in leadership, citizenship, collaboration and respect for cultural and intellectual diversity. We strive to create opportunities that emphasize healthy lifestyles, communication, critical thinking, identity development, and moral reasoning to assist students in achieving academic success and becoming responsible members of the community.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association, Other National Athletic Association

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