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Arizona Western College
- 2020 S. Avenue 8E
- Yuma, AZ 85365
- OPEID College Code: 00107100
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- General Phone: (928) 317-6000
- President: Don Schoening
- Website: www.azwestern.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,953
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.azwestern.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 51% | 11% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,818 | $2,068 | $1,810 | $2,198 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Number in Default | 40 | 20 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 308 | 237 | 177 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,304 | $1,470 | $1,422 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,864 | $6,030 | $5,982 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,630 | $4,468 | $4,340 |
| Other Expenses | $4,961 | $4,140 | $4,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,135 | $11,278 | $11,062 |
| Out of State | $16,695 | $15,838 | $15,622 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,544 | $2,670 | $2,622 |
| Out of State | $7,104 | $7,230 | $7,182 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $2,544 | $2,670 | $2,622 |
| Out of State | $7,104 | $7,230 | $7,182 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,953 Undergraduate: 6,953
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,762 Female: 4,191
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,762 Female: 4,191
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,659 Part-Time: 4,294
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,659 Part-Time: 4,294
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 792 | 11% |
| American Indian | 131 | 2% |
| Black | 190 | 3% |
| Asian | 148 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3,652 | 53% |
| White | 1,869 | 27% |
| Unknown | 171 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 546 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,843 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,175 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 864 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 798 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 479 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 416 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 503 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 275 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 47 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,162 | 380 | 782 |
| Faculty Status | 382 | 119 | 263 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 488 | 119 | 369 |
| Primarily Instruction | 375 | 112 | 263 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 5 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 40 | - |
| Other Professionals | 100 | 81 | 19 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 534 | 140 | 394 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 321 | 83 | 238 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 36 | 32 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,700 (112) | $48,824 (61) | $50,747 (51) |
| Professor | $49,700 (112) | $48,824 (61) | $50,747 (51) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,700 (112) | $48,824 (61) | $50,747 (51) |
| Professor | $49,700 (112) | $48,824 (61) | $50,747 (51) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $596,966 | $443,564 | $153,402 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 74% | 26% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 212 | 171 | 41 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 212 | 171 | 41 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Soccer | 23 | 23 | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,775 | $27,848 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,108 | $3,342 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 23 | 10 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 28% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 5 |
| Burglary | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 2 |
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