Arizona Western College

2020 S. Avenue 8e, Yuma, AZ, 85365-8834 - View a map of this school Map

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Arizona Western College offers educational, career, and life-long learning opportunities through innovative partnerships which enhance the lives of people in Yuma and La Paz counties. The staff's devotion to partnering with its community has enabled Arizona Western to become a nationally recognized, premier learning community college offering open access to education in southwest Arizona. The Arizona Western College/Northern Arizona University partnership is regarded as the technological learning hub for the southwest region of the United States. Through its technically advanced worldwide alternative distance learning partnership, AWC students participate in career, technical, or transfer classes offered at accessible learning centers. ...

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County Yuma County, AZ -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,593 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,986 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 6,579 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 347 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 74% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 60% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,679 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 17% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,378 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 18% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,980 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 11% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,215 $3,129

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.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Lions, Matadors to meet in Mississippi Bowl (The Meridian Star)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:12:24 am
    SCOOBA — As first-time state football champions, the fifth-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College have accepted an invitation to take on No. 6 Arizona Western College in the 2009 Mississippi Bowl. The second annual contest will be played Dec. 6 in Biloxi. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at 6,000-seat Biloxi Indian Stadium.
  • Forum to explore community issues (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:29:33 am
    A forum Thursday at Arizona Western College is designed to help educate and broaden public knowledge about local community issues. The forum, hosted by the Political Science Department at Arizona Western College, will host a political discussion from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the AWC Theater Building.
  • Gila Ridge hosts informational session for parents (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 11:14:33 pm
    Gila Ridge High School will host "Parent University" Tuesday, an informational session explaining graduation requirements and postsecondary education options available.
  • Grant helps NAU fill demand for scientists (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 02:59:44 am
    Northern Arizona University-Yuma, now grooming homegrown scientists, will fill a breach formerly fed by out-of-state recruiting thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
  • JJC basketball gets a split out in the desert (The Herald News)
    posted on November 14, 2009 at 11:22:14 am
    The Joliet Junior College men's basketball team opened its bid in theMatador Desert Classic, hosted by Arizona Western College, with athrilling 73-71 victory over Arizona Western on Thursday.

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