Colleges in Thatcher, Arizona
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Thatcher, Arizona (2 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $9,197 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 41.9%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 87% of applicants.
The median net price in Thatcher runs about $10,634 lower than the Arizona statewide median of $19,831.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Thatcher, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$9,197
After aid
Median grad rate
41.9%
6-year
Median admission rate
87%
Median enrollment
2,643
Undergrad
All colleges in Thatcher
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ | AZ | Public, 4-year | $9,197 | 41.9% | Not available | 2,643 | Partial | |
| Arizona State University - The Gila Valley Thatcher, AZ | AZ | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 87% | Not available | Partial |
Top programs in Thatcher
Most-completed programs across Thatcher colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Mechanic & repair32.4% of degrees
- Health professions18.3% of degrees
- Liberal arts14.7% of degrees
- Business10.4% of degrees
- Construction trades4.3% of degrees
- Personal services4.0% of degrees
- Precision production3.3% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary3.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Thatcher
Q.How many colleges are in Thatcher, Arizona?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Thatcher, Arizona that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Thatcher?
By undergraduate enrollment, Eastern Arizona College is the largest institution in Thatcher with roughly 2,643 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Thatcher?
Based on average net price after aid, Eastern Arizona College is the most affordable institution in Thatcher at $9,197 per year.
Q.Which Thatcher college has the highest graduation rate?
Eastern Arizona College reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Thatcher institutions at 41.9%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Thatcher?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Thatcher is $9,197 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Thatcher?
Across Thatcher colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Liberal arts.
Q.Are there community colleges in Thatcher?
Yes — Thatcher includes 2 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Thatcher that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.