Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
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About Central Arizona College
According to Wikipedia, Central Arizona College is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County. History and campus Since 1969, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the communities of Pinal County. CAC provides educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities.
Central Arizona College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| 61% | 18% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Central Arizona College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $2,250 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $28 |
| 30K - 48K | $1,214 |
| 48K - 75K | $1,665 |
| 75K - 110K | $3,956 |
| 110K+ | $5,028 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Central Arizona College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Central Arizona College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $45,193 a year, and 83% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Central Arizona College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 8,263 | 8,263 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Central Arizona College?
Central Arizona College is located at 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128-9030.
How Safe is Central Arizona College?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Central Arizona College publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Central Arizona College has a violent crime rate of 0.02% and a property crime rate of 0.02%. Coolidge has a violent crime rate of 0.31% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.52%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Central Arizona College Known For?
Central Arizona College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Engineering
- Political Science
- Communications
- Business
- Education
- Criminal Justice
- Medical
- Computer Science
- Nursing
Central Arizona College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Central Arizona College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Central Arizona College ranks #839 in the U.S. and #3182 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #1530 in the U.S. and #5899 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #1584 in the U.S. and #6490 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #1631 in the U.S. and #8129 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #1675 in the U.S. and #7068 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2064 in the U.S. and #7666 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2082 in the U.S. and #7470 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2103 in the U.S. and #7910 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2187 in the U.S. and #4396 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2205 in the U.S. and #7695 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2281 in the U.S. and #8790 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesCentral Arizona College ranks #2404 in the U.S. and #6197 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Central Arizona College's Most Influential Alumni?
Central Arizona College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Physics, and History. Here are some of Central Arizona College's most famous alumni:
- Ian Kinsler
- A Baseball player from the United States.
- Rich Harden
- A Canadian baseball player.
- Dan Wheeler
- An American baseball player.
- Doug Jones
- An American baseball player.
- Matt Brase
- An American basketball coach .
- Bridget Pettis
- An American basketball player, guard.
- Josh Spence
- An Australian baseball player.
