Eastern Arizona College
Eastern Arizona College is one of the twenty public 2-year colleges in Arizona. The campus is located in Thatcher town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,365 students attend the school. Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students6,365 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Before applying to the program students are required to take a placement test to establish their Math class and will be tested in math prior to graduation to ensure the student meets the minimum math requirements for medical dosage calculations. The student should complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better before applying to the program. They must also hold a current Arizona Certified Nursing assistant number and submit an up to date physical and immunization form. While in the program the student must pass each required course with at least a “B” to remain in the program.
The program consists of a total of 71 credit hours. The curriculum includes courses such Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II as well as Microbiology and a Nutrition course. The student must hold at least a 2.00 grade point average and pass a reading assessment test with a grade level of 10 or above to be eligible for graduation.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 54 |
| Certificate | 7 | 50 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 141 miles radius of Eastern Arizona College
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Pima Community College
78 miles away |
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Cochise College
93 miles away |
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Central Arizona College
110 miles away |
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College
122 miles away |
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Mesa Community College
128 miles away |
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Scottsdale Community College
131 miles away |
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Rio Salado College
134 miles away |
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GateWay Community College
136 miles away |
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Paradise Valley Community College
141 miles away |
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Phoenix College
141 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $85/credit | |
| In State Students | $85/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $375/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,825 | $3,825 | $16,875 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,950 | $5,950 | $26,250 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,625 | $10,625 | $46,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 43% of Eastern Arizona College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,654 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $680 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $724 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $8,765 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,286 |
$7,009
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,454 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,792 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,107 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,396 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
6,365
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,525
Women
2,840
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Hispanic |
20% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing International Scholarship
- Ruth E. Nicolls Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation Scholarship
- Jory Dorman Memorial Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arizona state board of nursing.
