Cochise College
Cochise College
4190 West Highway 80
Douglas, AZ 85607
Cochise College is proud to be a crossroads of educational, cultural, natural, and historical features. Located in beautiful Cochise County, Cochise College is home to unique architecture, scenic landscaping, and panoramic views of the Mule and Chiricahua Mountains. And with Sonora, Mexico, as a border, the backdrop to Cochise College is beautiful all the way around.
Cochise College focuses on being a comprehensive learning community by focusing on teaching and learning, emphasizing access and diversity, and utilizing innovative technology and instruction. With two campuses, three learning centers, other outreach sites, and online courses available, Cochise College makes higher education accessible and convenient. CC students expect to experience outstanding academics, rich history, cultural diversity and natural beauty when they enroll. And Cochise College is happy to not only meet their expectations but to far exceed them, time and time again.
Cochise College meets the myriad of needs presented by its diverse student population. Students attend Cochise College for a variety of reasons such as planning to transfer to a four-year university, looking to improve current job skills, wanting to learn a new vocation or hoping to explore a personal interest. Whatever their goal, Cochise College provides a unique pathway to help them achieve it. Cochise College is committed to creating opportunities and changing lives, one student at a time.
Quick Facts:
- Cochise College is the third largest community college district and the largest rural district in the state of Arizona.
- Cochise College serves 14,000 students annually.
- Cochise College has 65 certificate programs and 67 associate degree programs -- including 40 transfer programs.
- During the 2005-2006 school year, Cochise College awarded $8 million in financial aid to its students.
- The Cochise College Foundation awarded nearly 700 scholarships totaling over $365,000 to Cochise College students in the 2006-2007 school year.
- Cochise College athletic programs include baseball, rodeo, soccer, men's basketball, and women's basketball.