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Type
  
Community College

President
  
Dr. Jackie Elliott

Total enrollment
  
7,442 (2011)

Mascot
  
Vaqueras, Vaqueros

Established
  
1969

Phone
  
+1 800-237-9814

Founded
  
1969

Colors
  
Green, Gold

Central Arizona College

Motto
  
"Learn more, earn more."

Students
  
10,231 (total 2015-2016 enrollment)

Location
  
Coolidge, Arizona, United States

Address
  
n 85228, 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
Local tuition: 2,400 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 10,440 USD (2015)

Notable alumni
  
Ian Kinsler, Scott Hairston, Rich Harden, Bridget Pettis, Mike Hrabak

Similar
  
Eastern Arizona College, Arizona Western College, Chandler–Gilbert Community College, Pima Community College, South Mountain Communi

Central arizona college the full college experience


Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college located in Coolidge, Arizona. "CAC," as the school is commonly known, serves the population of Pinal County.

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History

For more than 45 years, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses and three centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.

Campus

Campuses include: Signal Peak, located in Coolidge, Arizona, Aravaipa, located in Winkelman, Arizona, Superstition Mountain, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, Maricopa, located in Maricopa, Arizona, and San Tan, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The three centers include The Casa Grande and Corporate Centers, located in Casa Grande, Arizona and the Florence Center, located in Florence, Arizona.

Organization and administration

Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott became President/CEO of Central Arizona College on July 1, 2016.

Academic profile

The college offers a full array of academic degrees and certificates, career training and personal enrichment classes. Online and university transfer courses, along with continuing education classes and workshops are also offered, providing multiple learning opportunities for community members.

Sport

The mascot for Central Arizona is the Vaquero/Vaquera for women's teams (vaquero/a is Spanish for cowboy). Their colors are gold and green. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association, the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, and the Western States Football League. CAC competes in division 1 in the NJCAA. The Vaqueros have won 39 National Titles. Currently, CAC fields 10 intercollegiate teams, five for men and five for women. Men's sports at Central Arizona College include baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field and rodeo. The Vaqueras women compete in basketball, softball, and cross country, track and field and rodeo.

Notable alumni

  • Brent Gaff, New York Mets (MLB baseball player)
  • Scott Hairston, Washington Nationals (MLB baseball player)
  • Rich Harden, Free Agent (MLB baseball player)
  • Mike Hrabak, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (of the Philippine Basketball Association)
  • Ian Kinsler, Detroit Tigers (MLB baseball player; All Star)
  • Todd Kohlhepp, suspected serial killer
  • Tom Pagnozzi, former MLB baseball player; All Star
  • Bridget Pettis, Phoenix Mercury (former WNBA basketball player)
  • Donald Sanford (American-Israeli Olympic sprinter)
  • TJ Shope, member of the Arizona House of Representatives
  • Josh Spence, Miami Marlins (MLB baseball player)
  • Dan Wheeler, former MLB baseball player
  • Jay Yaconetti, former MiLB baseball player, Current on Air DJ for 955 The Mountain an iHeartRadio station
  • Matt Pagnozzi, former MLB baseball player
  • References

    Central Arizona College Wikipedia