Arizona Western College

Arizona Western College is a public two-year institution located in Yuma, Arizona, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 12,066 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a broad range of technical and vocational programs. Engineering and technology offerings include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, and CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology. Trade programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, and Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Additional programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant and Catering Management, Computer and Information Systems Security, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. Programs are offered at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Yuma, AZ, Arizona Western College serves the southwestern corner of Arizona with a diverse curriculum spanning trades, technology, culinary arts, and broadcasting.