- 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.
School Highlights
Arizona Western College serves 8,964 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,964 students
- In-state tuition: $2,480
- Out-state tuition: $8,085
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arizona Western College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 200 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Arizona Western College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
200 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arizona Western College has grown by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Arizona Western College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,964 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
2,215 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
6,749 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
539 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,215 students
941 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,749 students
3,113 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
343 students
296 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
69%
37%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
14%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,480 is more than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,085 is more than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,480
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,085
$7,132
Tuition Notes
$1,200.00 (12 credit hours for Arizona residents)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,151
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arizona Western College cost?
Arizona Western College's tuition is approximately $2,480 for In-State students and $8,085 for Out-State students.
What is Arizona Western College's ranking?
Arizona Western College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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