Central Arizona College
Tel:
(520) 494-5444
- Central Arizona College provides a vibrant environment centered on learning and learner success. Our diverse college community values the power of innovation, continuous quality improvement and the contribution of the individual. Our commitment is to act as a catalyst for economic and cultural vibrancy and to inspire individuals to pursue their unique goals.
School Highlights
Central Arizona College serves 4,793 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 497 teachers has grown by 176% over five years.
| Central Arizona College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 497 staff | 202 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| Total Enrollment | 4,793 students | 5,548 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,557 students | 1,283 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,236 students | 4,265 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 250 students | 250 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 5% | 4% |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 37% | 36% |
| % Black | 6% | 5% |
| % White | 38% | 43% |
| % Hawaiian | - | - |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.68 |
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| College Completion Rate | 21% | 22% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $32,100 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Central Arizona College provides a vibrant environment centered on learning and learner success. Our diverse college community values the power of innovation, continuous quality improvement and the contribution of the individual. Our commitment is to act as a catalyst for economic and cultural vibrancy and to inspire individuals to pursue their unique goals.Central Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and a participant of the Higher Learning Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program.Central currently offers more than 50 university transfer programs and nearly 90 occupational and technical degrees and certificates, with many courses available online and on nights and weekends.The University Center, located at the Signal Peak campus, has been established by Central Arizona College as a means of providing Pinal County residents local, direct access to upper division programs and advanced degrees. This will be accomplished through the development of one or more partnerships with both private and public universities that will provide bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and continuing professional studies at the University Center. The two-story center has state-of-the-art multi-media capabilities, including interactive television classrooms.Other programs includes GED Classes and Testing, Tech Prep for High School Students, English as a Second Language and others special programs.
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