Eastern Arizona College — tuition $2,352 in-state, $9,552 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,076
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,313
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Eastern Arizona College ▼
31%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Arizona College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,018
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,246
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
41.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
15.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Eastern Arizona College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Eastern Arizona College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $352,972
Avg rent near campus: $1,200/mo — vs ~$328/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85546 (2.9% cap, Safford)
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🏆 Where Eastern Arizona College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,553 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person76%
Hybrid (Some Online)15%
Fully Online9%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)31%
25-64 (Adult)26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Arizona 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 Eastern Arizona College?
Tuition at Eastern Arizona College is
$2,352 for in-state students
and $9,552 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,313.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College?
The graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College is 36%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Eastern Arizona College a good school?
Eastern Arizona College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): 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 Eastern Arizona College?
Eastern Arizona College has a total enrollment of 5,076 students.
Is there rental demand near Eastern Arizona College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Eastern Arizona College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,553 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Thatcher area.
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