Colleges Near Central

Colleges and universities near me in the Central, Arizona area

There are 53 colleges within 200 miles of Central enrolling a total of 705,307 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arizona with a population of 645, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central. The nearest college is Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher at a distance of 2.6 miles from Central. Driving time to these schools from Central should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico which is ranked #229 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Phoenix Online Campus enrolling 252,238 students. In terms of affordability, Tohono O'Odham Community College in Sells offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $822 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Central.
Central, AZ within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Eastern Arizona College
E
Thatcher, AZ
 

Eastern Arizona College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,864enrollment
  • $8,594net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Central

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University of Phoenix Southern Arizona Campus
P
Tucson, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Southern Arizona Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,098enrollment
  • $19,039net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Central

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Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson
S
Tucson, AZ
 

Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Central

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Brown Mackie College Tucson
B
Tucson, AZ
 

Brown Mackie College Tucson

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 171enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Central

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 49,403enrollment
  • $17,075net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

81 miles from Central

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Pima Community College
P
Tucson, AZ

Pima Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,293enrollment
  • $3,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Central

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Western New Mexico University
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Silver City, NM
 

Western New Mexico University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,378enrollment
  • $10,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

88 miles from Central

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Cochise College
C
Douglas, AZ
 

Cochise College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,797enrollment
  • $7,759net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

104 miles from Central

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Central Arizona College
C
Coolidge, AZ
 

Central Arizona College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,652enrollment
  • $6,945net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Central

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Chandler/Gilbert Community College
C
Chandler, AZ
 

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,775enrollment
  • $13,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

120 miles from Central

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Golf Academy of America Chandler
G
Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Central

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International Baptist College
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Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

124 miles from Central

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Mesa Community College
M
Mesa, AZ

Mesa Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 15,772enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

126 miles from Central

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Scottsdale Community College
S
Scottsdale, AZ
 

Scottsdale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,065enrollment
  • $13,627net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

129 miles from Central

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

130 miles from Central

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University of Advancing Technology
A
Tempe, AZ
 

University of Advancing Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $20,164net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

131 miles from Central

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Collins College
C
Phoenix, Arizona
 

Collins College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 980enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Central

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University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus
P
Phoenix, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,249enrollment
  • $18,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Central

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Eastern Arizona College and is 2.6 miles from Central. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern Arizona College are $2,232 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Eastern Arizona College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.