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Central Arizona College, also referred to as CAC or Central, is a public, coeducational, community college located in Coolidge, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1961 to serve the population of Pinal County in Arizona. Central Arizona College presently grants admission to more than 12,000 students annually.
The departments of CAC include the following:
The men's and women's sports teams of the collge are known as the Vaqueros and Vaqueras respectively. The official mascots are Vaqueros and Vaqueras. The men's teams compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, and rodeo. The women's teams compete in basketball, softball, cross country, track and field, and rodeo.
Central Arizona can be found in Coolidge, AZ (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Central Arizona.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Central Arizona are in family and social work, construction trades, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007, 4,951 students were enrolled in Central Arizona. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Central Arizona has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Central Arizona offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Arizona College
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85228-9778
General Phone: (520) 494-5444
http://www.centralaz.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 584 | human development and family studies, child development, food and nutrition, foodservice management, family and human sciences |
| Construction Trades | 296 | pipefitting, construction trades, carpentry, masonry, property management |
| Liberal Arts | 152 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 100 | criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Production Trades | 83 | welding, upholsterer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer and info science, computer and media applications, computer applications programming, computer programming |
| Business And Management | 43 | business, accounting technology, business management |
| Transportation | 29 | construction equipment operation, ground transportation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | massage therapy, psychology |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical transcription, medical secretary, medical billing |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Engineering | 9 | manufacturing engineering, engineering, industrial engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness, dietitian, health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural management |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | pharmacy tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | diesel mechanics |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Arizona in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,154 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 302 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 4 |
In 2007, Central Arizona had a total enrollment of 4,951 students (2,431 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 92% |
| California | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Central Arizona offers campus housing for 426 of its 2,431 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Coolidge, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,112 |
| Room and board | $ 4,420 |
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Central Arizona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 728300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $58,072 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $58,072 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 33 | $55,280 | 50 | $52,131 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $55,280 | 50 | $52,131 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 67 | 165 |
| Track | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 32 | 61 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Ground Transportation, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Arizona Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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