Central Arizona College is a public community college located in Coolidge, AZ. It offers 159 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Arizona College is $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arizona public community colleges' average ($8,014).

The school has 4,652 students, which is higher than Arizona community collleges' average (3,662). In addition, 568 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Arizona community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Arizona College. Then, we compare its costs to Arizona community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,250$4,500
Books & Supplies$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs$11,601
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,601
Average Financial Aid$2,686
Cost of Attendance$15,451$17,701
After Financial Aid$12,765$15,015
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Arizona College$2,250$4,500
Public Community Colleges in Arizona$2,781$8,014
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Arizona College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs9564NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food WorkersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Education11 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching12 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and CoachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Development NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies188 completers
193 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Studies26 completers
37 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biotechnology NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical Sciences33 completers
33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemistry1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Corrections Administration NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mason/MasonryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Upholstery/Upholsterer NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation6 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Ground Transportation (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing Arts1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music Technology NOT OFFERED
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant3 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/Dietitian NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 38 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training38 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,652 students at Central Arizona College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,773 male students and 3,068 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,8411,0303,811
Male Students1,7734581,315
Female Students3,0685722,496

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,652 total students, 3,742 students enrolled through distance learning (568 students enrolled exclusively and 3,174 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,652
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses568
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,174
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses910

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Arizona College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ
Phone520-494-5444
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,250
Out-of-State$4,500
Student Population »4,652 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »17%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,686
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)