Located in the sunny, southwest corner of the state, Arizona Western College supports Yuma and La Paz communities with over 170 degrees and certificates in a wide range of academic and career and technical programs as well as non-credit courses in professional development, customized training, and personal enrichment areas. With 10+ locations and a service area that spans 10,000 square miles, AWC also boasts a diverse international program with students from over 40 different countries.
AWC is exceptionally unique in that it hosts all three state universities on its main campus for face-to-face classes. These partnerships with Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, and Arizona State University provide seamless transfer pathways to baccalaureate degrees and beyond in a variety of high-demand programs, including secondary education, agriculture, engineering, and administration of justice. This effort is in line with the college’s goal of doubling the rate of baccalaureate degrees earned in Yuma and La Paz counties by 2035.
Mission
Transforming lives through education and partnerships to create thriving communities.
- Arizona Western College commits to delivering an amazing student experience characterized by:
Vision
Cultivating generations who value knowledge, foster independence, eliminate poverty, and create vital, equitable and sustainable communities.
10+
Locations
170+
Degrees & Certifications
2,320
Credentials Awarded*
9,712
Total Students**
You can easily transfer to a university of your choice. We’re #1 in AZ for the % of students who transfer to AZ public universities and earn a bachelor’s degree within 4 years.
We Are Western.
