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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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,160

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

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

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

  • NJCAA
    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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