We are Arizona’s First Community College
About EA
Eastern Arizona College has empowered students for lifetime success since 1888.
EA offers
- 90+ certificates and degrees.
- The #1 nursing school in Arizona.
- A fine arts program featuring the only marching band in Arizona.
- An engineering program that equips students with the foundation necessary for success at universities and top-tiered firms.
Teaching at the College’s beautiful campus in Thatcher, — and through a multitude of online courses— EA’s qualified instructors provide personalized instruction that prepares students for in-demand careers and advanced study at universities.
On campus awaits a vibrant student experience, on-campus housing, more than 30 clubs and organizations, active intramurals, and nationally ranked athletic and e-sports teams. Students thrive at EA, making friendships that last a lifetime.
And best of all, most students leave with $0 debt.
Apply to Eastern Arizona College today, your smarter higher education destination.
EA lets me explore new opportunities: I’m used to living out east, so I [headed] out west. I enjoy my friends and the art department. I can see my creative skills improving because of the teachers here.
Emilie from Suwanee, GA | Studying Art
An Active Community Partner
EA serves a vital role in the educational and economic growth of Southeastern Arizona.
The College brings
- $342.4million economic benefit to the community annually.
- Supports 190,059 jobs.
- $15.2 billion in income statewide.
Local businesses utilize the free services offered at our Small Business Development Center.
In the community, Arizona residents aged 55 and over enjoy free tuition at EA. This opportunity improves their quality of life and supports life-long learning.
Citizens of all ages enjoy EAC’s one-of-a-kind Discovery Park, offering tours of the Mt. Graham International Observatory, award winning wetland restorations, a Chiricauhua Leopard Frog Ranarium, and much more!
Annual Report
Discovery Park
Small Business Development Center
Affordable Excellence, Transfer Success
Eastern Arizona College offers a high-quality, student-centered academic and residential experience at a fraction of the cost of a state university or trade school.
EA offers two bachelor’s degrees, with another two open for Fall 2026 enrollment, and two other bachelor’s will be available Fall 2027.
Our students consistently transfer to four-year universities and earn industry-recognized credentials at a rate higher than national averages. 77.3% of students who transfer to a university from EA get a bachelor’s degree within six years. That’s 29% higher than the national average
DISCOVER ARIZONA’S ONLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MARCHING BAND
