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Arizona Western College (AWC) is a public community college located in Yuma, Arizona, serving the greater Yuma region and surrounding communities. Founded in 1962, AWC enrolls approximately 8,000 students and offers associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, business, health sciences, technology, agriculture, and workforce education. The college has a strong commitment to serving the diverse border region community, with significant proportions of Hispanic and first-generation college students. AWC unveiled its new Matador mascot Mateo in November 2024, along with a refreshed brand identity featuring the distinctive Matador Red and Skystone color palette. The college draws international students from more than 40 countries and provides robust transfer pathways to Arizona universities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8085
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,870
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
