Eastern Arizona College

615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
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Tel: (928) 428-8272
www.eac.edu
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  • The mission of Eastern Arizona College is to provide open access to quality higher education primarily to residents of its service area. The College is accountable to its students and to the community for educational results, fiscal responsibility, and cooperation in community affairs.

School Highlights

Eastern Arizona College serves 6,027 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 400 teachers has grown by 115% over five years.
Eastern Arizona College(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty400 staff202 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Eastern Arizona College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Eastern Arizona College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,027 students5,548 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:116:1
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# Full-Time Students1,762 students1,283 students
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# Part-Time Students4,265 students4,265 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		370 students250 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
4%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
21%
36%
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% Black
2%
5%
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% White
65%
43%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score0.530.68
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College Completion Rate
35%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,800$32,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,000 is less than the state average of $3,368. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,200 is more than the state average of $8,322. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,000$3,368
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,200$8,322
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid48%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Eastern Arizona College truly must be experienced in person to fully appreciate its unique character. Our small size, pastoral setting, and diverse student body create an atmosphere unlike anyplace else you will find in Arizona. In fact, at first glimpse of the campus, lined with sycamores and evergreens and framed by the Gila and Pinaleno Mountains, you'll feel this is a place you can call home.Eastern Arizona is a public community college. Founded as St. Joseph Stake Academy in 1888, it provided education for the youth of the Gila Valley from 1890 until 1933. The institution introduced junior college courses in the early 1920s. Eastern Arizona College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.Eastern Arizona College has a comprehensive financial aid program to ensure, to the extent of available funding, that no student will be denied a college education because of lack of funds. EAC believes that primary responsibility for financing your education rests with you and your family. The ability of you and your family to provide that support is calculated through a federally approved needs analysis system.Eastern Arizona College encourages and supports a varied program of student activities and organizations. These include athletics, dramatics, music, religion, student publications, intramural sports, politics, and social and scholastic organizations.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Eastern Arizona College is Pima Community College (78.2 miles away).
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  • Pima Community College
    Public
    19,512 students | 78.20 Mi4905C East Broadway Blvd.
    Tucson, AZ 85709
    (520) 206-4500     78.2019,512
  • Brookline College-Tucson
    Private for-profit
    292 students | 78.30 Mi5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
    Tucson, AZ 85711
    (520) 748-9799     78.30292
  • Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
    Public
    1,931 students | 79.00 Mi2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
    Tucson, AZ 85712
    (520) 326-1600     79.001,931
  • Cochise County Community College District
    Public
    3,672 students | 102.30 Mi901 N Colombo Ave
    Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
    (520) 515-0500     102.303,672
  • Central Arizona College
    Public
    4,793 students | 110.10 Mi8470 N Overfield Rd
    Coolidge, AZ 85128
    (520) 494-5444     110.104,793
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,027 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,000
  • Out-state tuition: $9,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
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For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,368 per year for in-state students and $8,322 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,771 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Arizona is CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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