Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College is a public institution located in Coolidge, Arizona, with an enrollment of approximately 4,912 students. The college offers programs across a range of career-focused fields, including cloud architecture, computer network support, construction management, electrical work, and firefighting.

In-state tuition is $2,250 per year, and out-of-state tuition is $2,500 per year. The average annual net price — the estimated total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $4,714. This figure represents what students pay on average once aid is factored in, and it can exceed published tuition because it accounts for broader costs beyond tuition alone. About 29.6% of students receive Pell grants, which are awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

Very few students at Central Arizona College borrow federal student loans — just 2.9% of all enrolled students. Among those who did borrow and completed a credential, the median federal loan debt was $10,010. Of borrowers entering repayment, 29.4% were actively reducing their loan balance within three years — meaning that roughly seven in ten borrowers were not making progress on their debt during that period. Prospective students considering borrowing should weigh this figure carefully.

Ten years after enrollment, the median earnings for federally-aided students who attended Central Arizona College was $40,513. This figure covers all students who received federal aid and enrolled, including those who did not complete a credential, so it reflects a broad range of outcomes rather than the earnings of graduates alone.

Adults researching career-focused programs at Central Arizona College can find more information on specific program offerings, admission requirements, and financial aid options through the college directly or through federal resources such as the College Scorecard.