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# Central Arizona College

Rural Arizona community college with low tuition and a transfer-focused liberal arts curriculum.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 32.957092, -111.652501

### Summary

Rural Arizona community college with low tuition and a transfer-focused liberal arts curriculum.

### Description

Central Arizona College is a public 2-year institution in Coolidge, Arizona, serving the rural region between Phoenix and Tucson. The college enrolls approximately 5,100 students pursuing transfer degrees and workforce-oriented programs. Its primary focus is liberal arts and sciences, positioning it as a pathway to 4-year degrees rather than a terminal credential destination.

In-state tuition is $2,250 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $4,500. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $11,206, making the college one of the most affordable options in Arizona's higher education system. The rural setting and low cost structure appeal to students seeking accessible entry into higher education without the expense of a traditional residential campus.

As a community college, Central Arizona College functions primarily as a transfer pathway. Students typically complete their first two years here and transfer to Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, or other 4-year institutions to earn bachelor's degrees. This model works best for students who want to save money early, need flexible scheduling, or benefit from smaller class sizes before transitioning to a larger university. For more information, visit www.centralaz.edu/

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 104,346
- **State**: AZ
- **City**: Coolidge
- **Address**: 8470 N Overfield Rd
- **Zip Code**: 85128
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.centralaz.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $2,250
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $4,500
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $11,206
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $13,456
- **Room and Board**: $8,956
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 5,131
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $253,043,729
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities