Eastern Arizona College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	370
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Thatcher, Arizona, Eastern Arizona College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern Arizona College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Eastern Arizona College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eastern Arizona College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,160

Cost of attendance at Eastern Arizona College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

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Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,120

Cost of attendance at Eastern Arizona College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Eastern Arizona College received on average $6,691 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,691

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	181	52%	$3,985	$721,230
Other Federal Grant	195	56%	$5,719	$1,115,244
State Grant/Scholarships	3	1%	$1,250	$3,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	164	47%	$4,845	$794,637
Total Grant & Scholarships	286	82%	$6,691	$1,913,631

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Arizona College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Arizona College students is 41.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.0%.

41.9%

African American 28.6% 14 students
white 42.5% 94 students
unknown 64.0% 16 students
hawaiian 14.3% 2 students
hispanic 43.8% 57 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 43.8% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Arizona College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Arizona College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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