Eastern Arizona College

Discover a college where you're known by name — not by a number. Where lifelong friendships begin, and you’re surrounded by people who believe in you.

Since 1888, Eastern Arizona College has helped students claim their dreams. As Arizona's first community college, EA combines academic excellence with personal attention, creating a place where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.

Find the path that's right for you. Whether your goal is transferring to a university, earning one of EA's five bachelor's degrees, or launching a career in a high-demand field, you'll find more than 90 certificates and degrees designed to help you get there. Learn from qualified, caring professors in small classes where personalized instruction helps every student thrive. From Arizona's #1 nursing program and more than 50 healthcare career pathways to engineering, business, education, media communications, skilled trades, and career and technical education, EA prepares students with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence to achieve their goals.

Experience the best years of your life. Live on campus. Join more than 30 clubs and organizations. Cheer on the Fighting Gila Monsters — including our NJCAA National Champion women's basketball team — as classmates and community members pack the stands. Take the stage from your first semester through a celebrated fine arts program, including Arizona's only community college marching band, where students shine in the spotlight with the support of a community that celebrates their success. Discover new passions, step into leadership opportunities, and build friendships that last a lifetime in a campus community where you truly belong.

Invest in your future with confidence. EA delivers an outstanding education at about a quarter of the cost of an Arizona university, and most students leave with $0 debt. It's a smart investment that gives you the freedom to pursue your dreams instead of spending years paying for them.

At Eastern Arizona College, you'll find more than a degree. You'll find people who believe in you, opportunities that prepare you for success, friendships that last a lifetime, and the confidence to claim your dreams.