Arizona Western College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Arizona Western College is a public community college in Yuma, Arizona, serving roughly 6,374 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,983 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,060. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (75.1%) and White (11.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,060
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,983 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,374 30.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 61.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,622
- Room & Board: $8,538 annual estimate
Arizona Western College: what the data shows
Common questions about Arizona Western College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arizona Western College?
Arizona Western College is located in Yuma, AZ (ZIP 85365-8834).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Arizona Western College public or private?
Arizona Western College is a Public institution.
How much does Arizona Western College cost?
Published tuition: $3,060 in-state, $9,870 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,983.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,405 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,611 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,164 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,404 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,240.
How big is Arizona Western College?
Total enrollment: 6,374 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,622 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona Western College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.23%.
First-year retention: 67.1%.
What do graduates of Arizona Western College earn?
Median earnings: $32,165 six years after entry; $36,857 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,826.
40.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arizona Western College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (1,346 completions)
- 00.0460 (173 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (90 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (71 completions)
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other (70 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (69 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (50 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (43 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (37 completions)
- Industrial Technology/Technician (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arizona Western College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.23%; median earnings $36,857 at 10 years; net price $8,983. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,060
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arizona Western College was $3,060.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,983
2024 Value
In 2024 Arizona Western College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,983.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,932 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,983 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,240 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,538 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,598 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,392 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arizona Western College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.50% 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 Arizona Western College 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 Arizona Western College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,420 | $7,895 | $9,095 |
| 2014 | $2,480 | $8,085 | $8,978 |
| 2015 | $2,540 | $9,530 | $8,959 |
| 2016 | $2,600 | $9,590 | $9,215 |
| 2017 | $2,660 | $9,650 | $9,644 |
| 2018 | $2,720 | $9,710 | $10,598 |
| 2019 | $2,780 | $9,770 | $10,165 |
| 2020 | $2,840 | $9,830 | $10,023 |
| 2021 | $2,900 | $11,450 | $10,135 |
| 2022 | $2,960 | $9,770 | $10,509 |
| 2023 | $3,020 | $9,830 | $9,582 |
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
Arizona Western College reported total enrollment of about 6,374 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), White (11.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.9%). About 40.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arizona Western College in 2024 is 6,374 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,622 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.1%
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 75.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.17% 100% Completion Time
20.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.17% of students graduating from Arizona Western College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- 00.0460: 99% male / 1% female
- Social Sciences, General: 19% male / 81% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arizona Western College.
Return on Investment
$4,826 Median Student Debt
$36,857 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
13.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
925.74% Return on Investment
1.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arizona Western College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 72 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 1,346 completions
2. 00.0460: 173 completions
3. Social Sciences, General: 90 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 71 completions
5. Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other: 70 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 69 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 50 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 43 completions
9. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 37 completions
Most popular programs at Arizona Western College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arizona Western College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arizona Western College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,168
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,667
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arizona Western College is a public institution located in Yuma, AZ, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, 00.0460, Social Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,374 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), White (11.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 20.23%. Approximately 40.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Yuma, AZ 85365-8834
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.23% graduation rate at Arizona Western College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 72 distinct degree programs, Arizona Western College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arizona Western College located?
Arizona Western College is located in Yuma, AZ.
How much does Arizona Western College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,060 and average net price is $8,983 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,538 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arizona Western College?
Arizona Western College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,622 students, Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), White (11.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arizona Western College?
About 61.1% of students at Arizona Western College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arizona Western College earn?
Median earnings are $32,165 six years after entry and $36,857 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona Western College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arizona Western College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,826.
Is Arizona Western College public or private?
Arizona Western College is a public institution located in Yuma, AZ.
Is Arizona Western College an HBCU?
No. Arizona Western College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arizona Western College a tribal college?
No. Arizona Western College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arizona Western College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Arizona Western College reports 75.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Arizona Western College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arizona Western College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arizona college costs
- Arizona colleges by ROI
- 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.