Cochise County Community College District

901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Cochise College strives to be a learning community held in high esteem by members of its communities, providing high-quality learning opportunities for its citizens. Whether it's aviation or automobiles, cooking or computers, business or biology, nursing or languages that you love, Cochise College has something for everyone.

School Highlights

Cochise County Community College District serves 3,905 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,905 students
  • In-state tuition: $77
  • Out-state tuition: $116
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Cochise County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 152 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Cochise County Community College District
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
152 staff
64 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Cochise County Community College District has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Cochise County Community College District diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,905 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
1,488 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
2,417 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,905 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,488 students
941 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,417 students
3,113 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
184 students
296 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
36%
37%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
45%
40%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$32,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $77 is less than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $116 is less than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has declined by 98% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$77
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$116
$7,132
Tuition Notes
per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,357
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
25%
94%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Soccer
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Cochise College strives to be a learning community held in high esteem by members of its communities, providing high-quality learning opportunities for its citizens. Whether it's aviation or automobiles, cooking or computers, business or biology, nursing or languages that you love, Cochise College has something for everyone. A variety of certificate programs, online professional development classes, workshops and seminars are available in everything from computers and healthcare to general workplace skills and Spanish. The Cochise College Foundation offers a tremendous amount of support in the form of scholarships and grants for our students. All students are encouraged to apply. Many of these scholarships are not based on family income, but rather on academic potential and major. Adult Education offers various programs that are free to all Cochise County residents. These programs include English language acquisition (ELA), GED preparation and testing, adult basic education, reading, civics, citizenship, family literacy and workplace education. Classes meet on Cochise College campuses as well as at schools and other locations in communities across the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cochise County Community College District cost?
Cochise County Community College District's tuition is approximately $77 for In-State students and $116 for Out-State students.
What schools are Cochise County Community College District often compared to?
Cochise County Community College Districtis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Cochise County Community College District?
The acceptance rate of Cochise County Community College District is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What sports does Cochise County Community College District offer?
Cochise County Community College District offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Soccer.
What is Cochise County Community College District's ranking?
Cochise County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,905 students
  • In-state tuition: $77
  • Out-state tuition: $116
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,719 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Arizona is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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