Colleges in Yuma, Arizona
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Yuma, 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 $8,983 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 20.2%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 87% of applicants.
The median net price in Yuma runs about $10,848 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 Yuma, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$8,983
After aid
Median grad rate
20.2%
6-year
Median admission rate
87%
Median enrollment
6,374
Undergrad
All colleges in Yuma
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ | AZ | Public, 2-year | $8,983 | 20.2% | Not available | 6,374 | Partial | |
| Arizona State University - Yuma Yuma, AZ | AZ | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 87% | Not available | Partial |
Top programs in Yuma
Most-completed programs across Yuma colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Liberal arts54.5% of degrees
- Construction trades10.4% of degrees
- Health professions6.2% of degrees
- Social sciences4.5% of degrees
- Homeland security & law enforcement3.7% of degrees
- Business3.7% of degrees
- Engineering tech3.4% of degrees
- Education3.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Yuma
Q.How many colleges are in Yuma, Arizona?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Yuma, Arizona that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Yuma?
By undergraduate enrollment, Arizona Western College is the largest institution in Yuma with roughly 6,374 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Yuma?
Based on average net price after aid, Arizona Western College is the most affordable institution in Yuma at $8,983 per year.
Q.Which Yuma college has the highest graduation rate?
Arizona Western College reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Yuma institutions at 20.2%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Yuma?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Yuma is $8,983 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Yuma?
Across Yuma colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Liberal arts, Construction trades, Health professions.
Q.Are there community colleges in Yuma?
Yes — Yuma 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 Yuma 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.