ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE (AWC)
- 2020 S. Avenue 8E
- Yuma, AZ 85365
- OPEID College Code: 00107100
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- General Phone: (928) 317-6000
- President: Marc Nigliazzo
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 7,984
- College Alias: AWC, A.W.C.
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Arizona Western College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.azwestern.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- 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
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: AWC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 16% | 62% | 7% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,630 | $4,029 | $1,389 | $2,996 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.1% | 20.8% | 12.9% |
| Number in Default | 53 | 57 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 328 | 274 | 308 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,000 | $1,880 | $1,304 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,000 | $1,880 | $1,304 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,560 | $6,440 | $5,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,343 | $1,269 | $1,240 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,140 | $4,898 | $4,630 |
| Other Expenses | $5,371 | $5,076 | $4,961 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,011 | $4,736 | $4,630 |
| Other Expenses | $7,606 | $7,189 | $7,027 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,606 | $7,189 | $7,027 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,854 | $13,123 | $12,135 |
| In-State | $13,854 | $13,123 | $12,135 |
| Out of State | $18,414 | $17,683 | $16,695 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,960 | $15,074 | $14,201 |
| In-State | $15,960 | $15,074 | $14,201 |
| Out of State | $20,520 | $19,634 | $18,761 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,949 | $10,338 | $9,571 |
| In-State | $10,949 | $10,338 | $9,571 |
| Out of State | $15,509 | $14,898 | $14,131 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,984 Undergraduate: 7,984
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,354 Female: 4,630
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,354 Female: 4,630
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,672 Part-Time: 5,312
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,672 Part-Time: 5,312
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 795 | 10% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 264 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 566 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,083 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,405 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,044 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 990 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 590 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 447 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 525 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 273 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 46 | 0.6% |
| Age Unknown | 15 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 959 | 399 | 560 |
| Faculty Status | 382 | 109 | 273 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 425 | 115 | 310 |
| Primarily Instruction | 382 | 109 | 273 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | 3 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 3 | 3 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 47 | - |
| Other Professionals | 111 | 90 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 376 | 147 | 229 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 267 | 85 | 182 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 62 | 36 | 26 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,929 (109) | $51,002 (55) | $50,854 (54) |
| Professor | $50,929 (109) | $51,002 (55) | $50,854 (54) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,929 (109) | $51,002 (55) | $50,854 (54) |
| Professor | $50,929 (109) | $51,002 (55) | $50,854 (54) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $761,631 | $558,865 | $202,766 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 73% | 27% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 196 | 149 | 47 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 196 | 149 | 47 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Football | 79 | 79 | - |
| Soccer | 25 | 25 | - |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,776 | $27,154 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,338 | $3,206 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 11% |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 25 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 26 | 10 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009