Cochise County Community College District is a public community college in Sierra Vista, Arizona, serving roughly 3,096 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,929 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,280. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (49.5%) and White (35.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,280
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,929 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,096 46.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.44%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 44.3%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,026
  • Room & Board: $10,490 annual estimate

Cochise County Community College District: what the data shows

Common questions about Cochise County Community College District, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Cochise County Community College District?

Cochise County Community College District is located in Sierra Vista, AZ (ZIP 85635-2317).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Cochise County Community College District public or private?

Cochise County Community College District is a Public institution.

How much does Cochise County Community College District cost?

Published tuition: $2,280 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,929.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,108
$30,001–$48,000$8,221
$48,001–$75,000$9,620
$75,001–$110,000$13,171
$110,001+$13,552

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,120.

How big is Cochise County Community College District?

Total enrollment: 3,096 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,026 students.

About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Cochise County Community College District?

150%-time completion rate: 30.44%.

What do graduates of Cochise County Community College District earn?

Median earnings: $33,836 six years after entry; $38,033 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,750.

38.15% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Cochise County Community College District known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Cochise County Community College District a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.44%; median earnings $38,033 at 10 years; net price $7,929. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,280
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cochise County Community College District was $2,280.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,929
2024 Value

In 2024 Cochise County Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,929.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$31,716 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,929 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$9,120 4-Year In-State Tuition

$24,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$10,490 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$14,570 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$58,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Cochise County Community College District.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

6.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cochise County Community College District was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cochise County Community College District in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,752$6,000$5,017
2014$1,800$6,000$5,572
2015$1,848$6,000$4,511
2016$1,896$6,000$5,087
2017$1,968$6,240$5,768
2018$2,040$6,240$6,313
2019$2,112$6,240$6,228
2020$2,184$6,240$6,260
2021$2,184$6,240$7,124
2022$2,184$6,000$6,869
2023$2,232$6,000$7,420

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Cochise County Community College District reported total enrollment of about 3,096 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (49.5%), White (35.1%), and Black or African American (4.5%). About 38.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cochise County Community College District in 2024 is 3,096 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,026 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

13.39% 100% Completion Time

30.44% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13.39% of students graduating from Cochise County Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Intelligence, General: 75% male / 25% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
  • General Studies: 32% male / 68% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Cochise County Community College District.

Return on Investment

$6,750 Median Student Debt

$38,033 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1099.17% Return on Investment

1.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Cochise County Community College District.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Intelligence, General: 791 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 248 completions

3. General Studies: 167 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 102 completions

5. Air and Space Operations Technology: 74 completions

6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 63 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 57 completions

8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 52 completions

9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 45 completions

Most popular programs at Cochise County Community College District.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Cochise County Community College District graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cochise County Community College District from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 44.3%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,096
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,643

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Cochise County Community College District is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, AZ, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Intelligence, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,096 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (49.5%), White (35.1%), Black or African American (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.44%. Approximately 38.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2317

Region: Southwest

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.44% graduation rate at Cochise County Community College District falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cochise County Community College District located?

Cochise County Community College District is located in Sierra Vista, AZ.

How much does Cochise County Community College District cost?

Reported tuition is $2,280 and average net price is $7,929 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,490 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Cochise County Community College District?

Cochise County Community College District reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,026 students, Hispanic or Latino (49.5%), White (35.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Cochise County Community College District?

About 48.6% of students at Cochise County Community College District are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Cochise County Community College District earn?

Median earnings are $33,836 six years after entry and $38,033 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Cochise County Community College District?

The 150%-time completion rate is 30.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Cochise County Community College District students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,750.

Is Cochise County Community College District public or private?

Cochise County Community College District is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, AZ.

Is Cochise County Community College District an HBCU?

No. Cochise County Community College District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Cochise County Community College District a tribal college?

No. Cochise County Community College District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Cochise County Community College District a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cochise County Community College District reports 49.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Cochise County Community College District religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Cochise County Community College District in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Arizona trade schools profile
  • Southwest regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Arizona
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.