Eastern Arizona College
- 2 Year
- Thatcher, AZ
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Overview
Total enrollment
5,213- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad
Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, Arizona, a rural community situated in the Gila Valley approximately 170 miles southeast of Phoenix. Established in 1888, it stands as the oldest public community college in Arizona and operates from a main campus that spans 90 acres at the base of the Pinaleno Mountains. The two-year institution provides open enrollment access and serves as a primary educational hub for Graham County, offering associate degrees and certificates with notable programs in nursing, business, and industrial technology. The college maintains several residential halls for student housing and competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I, particularly known for its baseball and volleyball programs.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Arizona Resident Tuition
$2,352Out of State Resident Tuition
$9,552Breakdown
- Tuition $2,352
- Books and Supplies $1,008
- Other Fees $0
- Room and Board $8,050
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,294
- Total One Year Cost $15,704
- Tuition $9,552
- Books and Supplies $1,008
- Other Fees $0
- Room and Board $8,050
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,294
- Total One Year Cost $22,904
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Eastern Arizona College are Health Professions, Business, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 31% of students major in Health Professions, 17% in Business, and 12% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.
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Health Professions 31%
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Business 17%
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies 12%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
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Construction Trades 8%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104577.
GPA calculator: Eastern Arizona College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026