Arizona Western College

www.azwestern.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,820

2.17% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,818

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,038

26.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.4%

100 Graduates

About

Arizona Western College is a higher education institution located in Yuma County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arizona Western College were General Studies (623 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (8 degrees), and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2023, 1,895 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona Western College. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,305 degrees), 3.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arizona Western College is $2,820, which is $−5,433 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Western College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 121 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arizona Western College is $2,820, which is $5,433 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,818.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Arizona Western College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,820

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arizona Western College was $2,820. The cost of tuition at Arizona Western College is $−5,433 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arizona Western College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,818

2023 Value

3.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arizona Western College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,818. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arizona Western College grew by 3.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arizona Western College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,774

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arizona Western College was of $6,774 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arizona Western College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

97% of undergraduate students at Arizona Western College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.02% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arizona Western College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona Western College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 121 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arizona Western College had a total enrollment of 8,038 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Western College is 2,147 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,891. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Arizona Western College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arizona Western College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% White, 1.48% Two or More Races, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.858% Asian, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arizona Western College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.3%) and White Male (5.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arizona Western College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,038 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona Western College is 2,147 and the part-time enrollment is 5,891. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Arizona Western College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arizona Western College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arizona Western College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arizona Western College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arizona Western College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,727 enrolled students
White
919 enrolled students
Two or More Races
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arizona Western College is 71.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% White, 1.48% Two or More Races, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.858% Asian, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 910 students (11.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 347 more women than men received degrees from Arizona Western College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona Western College is hispanic or latino (1,305 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arizona Western College is General Studies (623 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (8 degrees) and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona Western College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,053 degrees), and Protective Services (95 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Western College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (351,864 people), Other managers (300,045 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (204,036 people), Police officers (173,083 people), and Chief executives & legislators (131,483 people).

The most specialized majors at Arizona Western College in 2023 are Construction (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,053 degrees), Protective Services (95 degrees), Social Sciences (85 degrees), and Human Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Western College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Arizona Western College are Construction (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,053 degrees), Protective Services (95 degrees), Social Sciences (85 degrees), and Human Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona Western College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (323,287 people), Elementary & secondary schools (246,991 people), Construction (139,693 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (83,875 people), and Computer Systems Design (82,452 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arizona Western College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
430 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
79 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Arizona Western College was General Studies with 430 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Arizona Western College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

774

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,121

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 774 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Western College, which is 0.69 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,121).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arizona Western College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 373 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Western College in General Studies, which is 0.549 times less than the 680 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 680 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona Western College in General Studies, which is 1.82 times more than the 373 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Arizona Western College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (31.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arizona Western College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (31.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,305 degrees awarded
White
331 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona Western College is hispanic or latino (1,305 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

5.44% of degree recipients (103 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
851 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
454 degrees awarded
White Male
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona Western College is hispanic or latino female (851 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (454 degrees).

Operations

Arizona Western College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.14M (49.7%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Arizona Western College had a total salary expenditure of 85.3M. Arizona Western College employs 126 No academic ranks. Most academics at Arizona Western College are Female No academic rank (68), and Male No academic rank (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Western College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, Management, with 70 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Endowment

$4.3M

2023 Endowment

4.2%

growth from 2022

Arizona Western College has an endowment valued at about $4.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arizona Western College grew 4.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.5M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arizona Western College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31.2M

2023 Salaries

4.63%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arizona Western College paid a median of $31.2M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($85.3M) and a 4.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.391% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.2M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arizona Western College paid a total of $9.2M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

91 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arizona Western College was No academic rank with 126 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona Western College were Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, Management with 70 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arizona Western College was Female No academic rank with 68 employees, and Male No academic rank with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arizona Western College.

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