Colleges Near Central

There are no colleges in Central, but 41 are within 200 miles, enrolling 485,652 students combined.

The closest option is Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, 2.4 miles from Central (about 3-4 minutes by car). Central (pop. 645) is in Arizona.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico ranks #191 nationally. Tohono O'odham Community College in Sells has the lowest tuition at $932 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Central. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Central. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Central.

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Eastern Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Thatcher, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 2 miles from Central

Eastern Arizona College is a public community college known for associate degree programs in nursing and university-transfer general education. Most undergrads live on a residential campus in a small eastern Arizona town.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,400
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Pima Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 78 miles from Central

Pima is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and transfer preparation. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Tucson area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,670
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University of Arizona Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 81 miles from Central

Arizona is a large public university known for undergraduate astronomy, optical sciences, and planetary science. The main campus sits in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson.

#1 Best Value in Arizona 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1150-1420
  • Avg GPA 3.48
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $19,055
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Western New Mexico University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Silver City, NM
  • | 0 reviews
  • 88 miles from Central

Western New Mexico is a small public university known for undergraduate education and nursing. Students study on a campus in the mountain town of Silver City near the Gila National Forest.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,477
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Cochise County Community College District Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 94 miles from Central

Cochise College is a community college known for undergraduate aviation and nursing programs. Campuses in Sierra Vista and Douglas serve students across southeastern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.97
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,247
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Central Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 108 miles from Central

Central Arizona College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and agriculture programs. The main campus sits in the rural desert town of Coolidge in central Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,544
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Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Chandler, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 120 miles from Central

Chandler-Gilbert is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, aviation, and university-transfer programs. The suburban campuses serve students in Chandler in the southeast Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,584
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American InterContinental University System Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Chandler, IL
  • 4.4 | 7 reviews
  • 120 miles from Central
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,726
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International Baptist College and Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Chandler, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 124 miles from Central

International Baptist is a small private Baptist college known for undergraduate Bible, pastoral ministry, and Christian education. The campus is in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,902
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Mesa Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 126 miles from Central

Mesa Community College is a public community college known for transfer associate degrees and career and technical programs. Most students commute to suburban campuses in Mesa in the Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,951
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Tohono O'odham Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sells, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 128 miles from Central

Tohono O'odham Community College is a tribal community college known for undergraduate programs in Tohono O'odham language and culture and natural resources. The rural campus sits on the Tohono O'odham Nation in the Sonoran Desert.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,135
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Arizona State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 3.3 | 6 reviews
  • 130 miles from Central

ASU is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism, business, and sustainability. The Tempe campus sits in the Phoenix metro area.

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1100-1320
  • Avg GPA 3.54
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $17,779
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Scottsdale Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 129 miles from Central

Scottsdale Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in culinary arts and hospitality. The campus is located in Scottsdale within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,504
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Bryan University Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Tempe, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 131 miles from Central
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $20,323
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Rio Salado College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 132 miles from Central

Rio Salado is a public community college known for online associate degrees and flexible distance-learning programs. Most students take courses remotely rather than on a traditional campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,733
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University of Advancing Technology Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 131 miles from Central
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 98%
  • Net Price $27,286
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Arizona College of Nursing Tempe Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 131 miles from Central
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,819
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GateWay Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 134 miles from Central

GateWay is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, health sciences, and water technology. The urban Phoenix campus is part of the Maricopa County Community College District.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,821
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