Cochise County Community College District

901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Top Ranked (2025): 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 9,422 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,422 students
  • In-state tuition: $77
  • Out-state tuition: $116
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • 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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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 425 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cochise County Community College District
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
425 staff
202 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Cochise County Community College District has grown by 156% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Cochise County Community College District diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,422 students
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
5,238 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
4,184 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
942 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,238 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,184 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
184 students
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
36%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
48%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$32,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $77 is less than the state average of $3,445. 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 $8,201. The out-state tuition has declined by 98% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$77
$3,445
Out-State Tuition Fees
$116
$8,201
Tuition Notes
per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,357
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
25%
100%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Source: 2024 (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 100%. Cochise County Community College District's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Arizona with low acceptance rates.
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: Lowest acceptance rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,422 students
  • In-state tuition: $77
  • Out-state tuition: $116
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,445 per year for in-state students and $8,201 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, 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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