N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,544

Avg.Financial Aid

001071

FAFSA Code

Arizona Western College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.azwestern.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    7,434

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Yuma, AZ, Arizona Western College is a public university. Arizona Western College was founded in the year 1963. Notably, the official colors of the university are cardinal and gold. Taking into account all the courses offered at Arizona Western College, the total enrolment stands at 7,500. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 378 faculty. At AWC, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. Further, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Lynne Pancrazi, Greta Espinoza, Frank Pratt, and Frank Shankwitz in its 57 years of existence. Arizona Western College's sporting teams are affiliated to National Junior College Athletic Association, and Arizona Community College Athletic Conference. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, AWC offers around 180 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NLN (National League for Nursing).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

2020 S. Avenue 8E

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Arizona Western College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Arizona Western College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, Arizona 85365-8834. To gather more information, they can call them at (928) 317-6000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $10,401

  • Average Annual Cost

    $2,520

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $17,379

  • Other Fees

    $200

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $6,678

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $5,981

Total One Year Cost

$17,379

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to AWC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $21,630. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

66%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

43%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    1,016 Graduates

  • Construction Trades, General

    241 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    90 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    88 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    80 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    76 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    68 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    64 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    80 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    76 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    68 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    64 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    61 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    49 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    26 Graduates

  • Plumbing and Related Water Supply S...

    26 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    24 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    19 Graduates

  • Mason/Masonry

    17 Graduates

  • Physics

    17 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    16 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    15 Graduates

  • Homeland Security

    14 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    12 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    12 Graduates

  • Public Health

    12 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    9 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    9 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    9 Graduates

  • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...

    9 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    8 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    8 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    8 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    8 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    7 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    6 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    6 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    5 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    5 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    5 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    5 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    5 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Music

    4 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    4 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    3 Graduates

  • Fire Protection

    3 Graduates

  • History

    3 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    3 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    2 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    2 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    2 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    2 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    2 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    1 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    1 Graduates

  • Marketing

    1 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

7,434

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

51%

Full-time / Part-time

29% / 71%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

16%

Unknown

4%

Black

3%

Hispanic

72%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

1%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

97%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$41,365 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$2,240/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Matadors

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

138

Total Female Athletes

64

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Soccer

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Soccer

Softball

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $6,678 per year. The average meal plan at AWC costs around $4,872 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 40% and 60%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$27,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$3,375 - $10,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$35 - $104

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

83%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,544

Students Receiving Federal Grants

75%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,884

Students Receiving State Aid

1%

Average Aid Per Year

$735

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,170

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$5,306

$30K - $48K

$4,655

$48K - $75K

$2,890

$75K - $110K

$1,403

> $110K

$3,250

The financial aid department of Arizona Western College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,743, whereas the financial aid is $4,698. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,084 as well as institutional aid worth $4,698.

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