C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100

Arizona Western College

2-Year Public
📍 Yuma, Arizona 85365
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B
65/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

8,038
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,818
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Arizona Western College

21% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,704 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$329,269
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,717
1-Year Change
+2.3%
For parents & investors

The Arizona Western College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $329,269
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,717/mo — vs ~$264/mo campus room rate

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🏆 Where Arizona Western College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
of 1 schools
#6
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools
#16
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
of 57 schools
#19
General Studies
of 100 schools
#19
Industrial Technology/Technician
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,820 $9,630
Room $2,378
Board $6,149
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,528 $26,338

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
71%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$9,818
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,887
$30,001 - $48,000$9,871
$48,001 - $75,000$11,563
$75,001 - $110,000$13,849
$110,001+$14,357

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 1,346 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 173 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 90 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 71 grads/yr Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other 70 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 69 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 43 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 26 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 22 grads/yr Engineering, General 21 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 20 grads/yr Telecommunications Engineering 19 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 17 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arizona Western College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100k/yr 40,800 jobs
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

8,038
Total Students
60%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
21%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Hispanic 71%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 20%
Off-Campus (Renters) 21%
With Family 59%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,704 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arizona Western College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Arizona Western College?
Tuition at Arizona Western College is $2,820 for in-state students and $9,630 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,818.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona Western College?
The graduation rate at Arizona Western College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Arizona Western College a good school?
Arizona Western College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Arizona Western College?
Arizona Western College has a total enrollment of 8,038 students.
Is there rental demand near Arizona Western College?
Yes! Approximately 21% of students at Arizona Western College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,704 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Yuma area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology