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Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
YUMA, AZ . 2 Year 3.9
#2133 in Best Colleges in America
2020 S AVE 8E YUMA, AZ 85365

Overview

Arizona Western College (AWC) is a public community college located in Yuma, Arizona, committed to providing accessible, high-quality education and workforce training to students in the region. Founded in 1963, AWC offers a wide range of associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions. The college is known for its strong programs in fields such as agriculture, business, nursing, and technology, emphasizing hands-on learning and career readiness. With small class sizes and a student-centered approach, AWC fosters a supportive academic environment that encourages personal and professional growth. The college also offers flexible learning options, including online and evening courses, to accommodate diverse student needs. Arizona Western College plays a key role in local workforce development, offering programs tailored to regional industries and job markets. Its commitment to affordability, financial aid options, and community engagement ensures that students have the resources they need to succeed academically and professionally.


Rankings

  • #30 in Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 2133

    #2133 in Best Colleges in America

  • #30 in Best Colleges in Arizona

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • B+Safety
  • B Student Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    957 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    78 Graduates
  • Nursing
    61 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    59 Graduates
  • Business
    54 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    37 Graduates
  • Information Science
    33 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    23 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    22 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    21 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,800
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    27%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,012 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    6,069
  • Undergrads Over 25
    24%
  • Pell Grant
    75%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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