Eastern Arizona College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Eastern Arizona College is a public certificate and vocational school in Thatcher, Arizona, serving roughly 2,643 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,197 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,352. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,018 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,352
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,197 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,643 48.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,182
- Room & Board: $8,050 annual estimate
Eastern Arizona College: what the data shows
Common questions about Eastern Arizona College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Eastern Arizona College?
Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, AZ (ZIP 85552-0769).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Eastern Arizona College public or private?
Eastern Arizona College is a Public institution.
How much does Eastern Arizona College cost?
Published tuition: $2,352 in-state, $9,552 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,197.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,046 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,612 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,731 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,682 |
| $110,001+ | $12,243 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,408.
How big is Eastern Arizona College?
Total enrollment: 2,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,182 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.94%.
What do graduates of Eastern Arizona College earn?
Median earnings: $33,246 six years after entry; $38,018 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
15.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Eastern Arizona College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (359 completions)
- General Studies (189 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (69 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (56 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (40 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (39 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (39 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (37 completions)
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other (33 completions)
- Retailing and Retail Operations (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Eastern Arizona College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.94%; median earnings $38,018 at 10 years; net price $9,197. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,352
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Arizona College was $2,352.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,197
2024 Value
In 2024 Eastern Arizona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,197.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,788 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,197 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,408 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,208 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,050 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,008 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,410 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Eastern Arizona College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern Arizona College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Eastern Arizona 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 | $1,760 | $8,360 | $534 |
| 2014 | $2,000 | $9,200 | $6,611 |
| 2015 | $2,080 | $9,580 | $6,980 |
| 2016 | $2,400 | $9,360 | $7,689 |
| 2017 | $2,550 | $11,250 | $7,755 |
| 2018 | $2,700 | $11,400 | $6,985 |
| 2019 | $2,700 | $9,120 | $6,195 |
| 2020 | $2,700 | $9,120 | $8,328 |
| 2021 | $2,160 | $9,120 | $9,776 |
| 2022 | $2,232 | $9,192 | $8,440 |
| 2023 | $2,352 | $9,552 | $9,765 |
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
Eastern Arizona College reported total enrollment of about 2,643 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8.1%). About 15.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Arizona College in 2024 is 2,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,182 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 White at 55.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.55% 100% Completion Time
41.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.55% of students graduating from Eastern Arizona College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% 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 Eastern Arizona College.
Return on Investment
$38,018 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
933.43% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Eastern Arizona College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 359 completions
2. General Studies: 189 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 69 completions
4. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 56 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 40 completions
6. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 39 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 39 completions
8. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 37 completions
9. Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other: 33 completions
Most popular programs at Eastern Arizona College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Eastern Arizona College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Eastern Arizona College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,851
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,327
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Eastern Arizona College is a public institution located in Thatcher, AZ, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,643 students. Student body composition includes White (55.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%), American Indian or Alaska Native (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.94%. Approximately 15.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Eastern Arizona 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 Eastern Arizona College located?
Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, AZ.
How much does Eastern Arizona College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,352 and average net price is $9,197 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,050 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern Arizona College?
Eastern Arizona College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,182 students, White (55.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Arizona College?
About 39.3% of students at Eastern Arizona College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Eastern Arizona College earn?
Median earnings are $33,246 six years after entry and $38,018 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Eastern Arizona College public or private?
Eastern Arizona College is a public institution located in Thatcher, AZ.
Is Eastern Arizona College an HBCU?
No. Eastern Arizona College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern Arizona College a tribal college?
No. Eastern Arizona College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Eastern Arizona College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Eastern Arizona College reports 26.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Eastern Arizona College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Eastern Arizona 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
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- 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.