Overview
Arizona Western College offers workforce, academic, and career technical programs throughout their 12 locations in AZ. The main campus is located in Yuma, the sunniest year-round city in the US and has the warmest winters. Arizona Western College has consistently taken steps to become more sustainable by recycling, installing solar arrays throughout campus, and using 100% post-consumer paper products. The school operates an “Upward Bound” assistance program sponsored by the US Department of Education for first-generation and low-income students.
Average Net Price:
$10,165
Campus Setting:
Small city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,820 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,630 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,527 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,256
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,510
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,067
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$842
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,510
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,500
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$52
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,500
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
5542
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
8,050
Total Number of Undergrads
8,050
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
71
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
61%
Student Organizations
61
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
2%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Matadors
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
138
Total Female Athletes
64
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Arizona Western College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,000
Top 5 Cities
Yuma
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Tucson
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
Arizona Western College
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Marine Corps Recruiting
United States Marine Corps
City of Yuma, Arizona
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,000
Loan Default Rate
18%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$52
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingArizona Western College is a great place to achieve your educational goal. It is a college with great opportunities for students. It can help you achieve your eductional plan to be very successful.
Iliana from Yuma, AZ
Arizona Western is a very diverse school. the teachers really put there foot down to help you. Also, its a great junior college for first time students.
Tishawn from Maricopa, AZ
A great place to start
A college with great professors and staff
In this college you can find knowledge, gain experience, and prepare yourself for university
A college with great professors and staff
In this college you can find knowledge, gain experience, and prepare yourself for university
Nubia from San Luis, AZ
I really like how polite the faculty and the students act towards new freshmen. The staff is very supportive and helpful. I look forward to starting my Fall 2013 classes.
Margaret from Somerton, AZ
Arizona Western is local and convent for what you are looking for in a community college. Everyone at AWC is wonderful with helping you with what you need for school, transferring to another school and has a great tutoring program. I rated Arizona Western College with four star,
Carmalita from Yuma, AZ
AWC is a good community college for a variety of reasons, to include several good associate degrees and its close association with NAU. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate AWC as an 8, with its only major failing being a shortfall of science teachers. The campus is beautiful and well organized, and the school staff is very helpful in trying to support the students.
Ruby from Yuma, AZ
Arizona Western College is one of the highest Community Colleges, known if Yuma Arizona.
Veronica from Yuma, AZ
This is a small community college but with great atmosphere. There is only about 4000 students so there is not much traffic. Classes are not technically hard, but require some studying.
David from Yuma, AZ
AWC is a small college and for that instructors have the time to help you with any questions you may have.
Everyone is friendly and are willing to help all the time.
Instructors don't want you to fail, they give a lot of chances and make life as easy as possible.
Everyone is friendly and are willing to help all the time.
Instructors don't want you to fail, they give a lot of chances and make life as easy as possible.
D from Yuma, AZ
i would rate it at 5/5 stars! it has small class sizes, knowledgeable professors, good variety of classes, friendly people and lots of extra curricular activities.
Thomas from Somerton, AZ
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