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Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ·Public·4,892 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,892 students.

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4,892
Students
$4,591
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$31,500
Earnings
10 yr
$6,157
Debt

About This School

Central Arizona College is a public institution located in Coolidge, Arizona with approximately 4,892 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,591 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County.

The numbers tell a genuinely encouraging story here — at just $4,591/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,157 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Arizona. Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while completing general education credits or earning a vocational credential, since the low debt means you won't be buried financially even if career earnings take time to grow. That said, the median earnings of $31,500 a decade out are modest, so if you have four-year degree ambitions, treat this as a stepping stone and have a clear transfer plan from day one.

Founded
1961
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Education7%
Business & Marketing3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Computer Science1%
Communications0%
Physical Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ian KinslerDonald SanfordLuis Rivera

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,500
Avg Net Price
$4,591
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$6,157

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,157
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,157
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino42%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,892 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Central Arizona College

8470 N Overfield Rd

Coolidge, AZ 85128-9030

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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