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 | |
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Motto "Learn more, earn more." Students 10,231 (total 2015-2016 enrollment) 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 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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- Central arizona college the full college experience
- Central arizona college at signal peak aerial tour
- History
- Campus
- Organization and administration
- Academic profile
- Sport
- Notable alumni
- References
Central arizona college at signal peak aerial tour
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.