Overview
Eastern Arizona College is the only community college in the state, as well as the oldest. Founded in 1888 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the main EAC campus is located in Thatcher, while there are slo two satellite sites in Gila and Greenlee counties. The main campus at EAC features the Small Business Center, which is made up of a network of small business professionals and offers free counseling to entrepreneurs. Eastern Arizona College also has a partnership with Northern Arizona University called “2NAU,” which provides a pathway to a baccalaureate degree via a joint admission program.
Average Net Price:
$6,195
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
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. | $2,352 |
| 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. | $9,552 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $974 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
33%
Need Met
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.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,834
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,797
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,498
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$700
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,797
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,949,385
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,199,685
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.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,537
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
Suburb or town
167
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
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,864
Total Number of Undergrads
4,864
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
56
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
19
Countries Represented
15
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
39
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
13%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gila Monsters
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
140
Total Female Athletes
51
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Eastern Arizona College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
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
$35,700
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
Tucson
Flagstaff
Salt Lake City
Provo
Top 5 Employers
Freeport-McMoRan
Eastern Arizona College
Banner Health
Walmart
Arizona State University
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Sales
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers here at Eastern Arizona College are very helpful, if you show that you are interested in their class. If you don't pay attention and don't care about your grades or homework, then they won't care about you.
Garrett from Thatcher, AZ
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