Cochise College
Cochise College is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This school was founded in 1964 and it offers a wide variety of different associate's degree programs. There are over 7,000 students enrolled in this community college and many large universities work with this school to transfer credits. It is a great school to go to when students are planning on transferring to a four-year college down the line. One of the most unique aspects of this school is that it has a school-owned airport that is used as a part of its aviation program. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. It also holds memberships in the Arizona Community College Association and the American Association of Community Colleges, and many more prestigious groups.
Those who are looking into nursing programs will find that Cochise College is among the best options in the state of Arizona. The community college offers a nursing program that teaches practical nursing skills, theory, and everything else that prospective nurses need to succeed in their career path. Students can earn both RN and LPN degrees under this program. It is also possible to pursue an LPN certificate.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,907 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 51 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 51 |
| Certificate | 17 | 83 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 177 miles radius of Cochise College
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Pima Community College
59 miles away |
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Eastern Arizona College
93 miles away |
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Central Arizona College
126 miles away |
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College
150 miles away |
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Mesa Community College
158 miles away |
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Rio Salado College
162 miles away |
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Scottsdale Community College
165 miles away |
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GateWay Community College
165 miles away |
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Phoenix College
170 miles away |
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Paradise Valley Community College
177 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1984 - 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 | $82/credit | |
| In State Students | $82/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $260/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 | $3,690 | $3,690 | $11,700 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,740 | $5,740 | $18,200 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,250 | $10,250 | $32,500 |
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, 77% of Cochise 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 | 60% | $4,848 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $479 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $3,057 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8% | $4,206 |
| Private Loans | -- | $21,789 |
$6,127
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,450 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,118 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,457 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,907
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,177
Women
1,730
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
44% |
|
White |
41% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Don and Virginia Butterfield Scholarship - Graduate
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing International Scholarship
- Ruth E. Nicolls Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Jory Dorman Memorial Scholarship
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arizona state board of nursing.
