Cochise College About Home > About ELEVATE Yourself at Cochise College Cochise College has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment and high success rate. At Cochise, students learn about subjects in small classes with individualized attention from faculty who pass along real world experience. Cochise College graduates can transfer seamlessly to all three Arizona four-year universities. And because of articulation agreements with many out-of-state universities, students can guarantee transfer credits. Cochise College has also built strong relations with local and national businesses to offer co-op and internship opportunities in health care, government agencies, industrial industries and other local organizations. In February 2016, Cochise College received the full accreditation of 10 years from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 10800 Student Population 12 Average Class Size 1:16 Faculty Student Ratio 284+ Days of Sunshine Cochise College’s Guiding Statements Why (Why we do what we do, the reason for our existence) To inspire passion and purpose through the education of individuals so that we enhance our community. Vision (Our focus is on our stakeholders’ futures and aspirations) Cochise College is a leading and responsive college which transforms and empowers our community by fostering collaborative relationships and providing innovative educational pathways. Mission (What we do to accomplish the vision) Cochise College provides inclusive and accessible educational opportunities that support social responsibility, community engagement, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning. How (Our beliefs, convictions, behaviors, and actions) In all we do, we exhibit collaboration, encouragement, respect, innovation, and service. Collaboration: We actively connect with our students and community by providing accessible learning opportunities and resources to overcome barriers, build relationships, and cultivate economic, social, and cultural growth. Encouragement: We provide personal support to students and staff, faculty, and community members through active engagement and compassion. Respect: We are a community of acceptance which engages our diverse population (diversity), provides resources appropriate to the needs of individuals (equity), and extends opportunity to all (inclusion). Innovation: We create new learning experiences to respond and adapt to the needs of our community. Service: We engage our community through service-learning projects, volunteerism, and civic participation. Cochise is a two-year public Community College offering over 90 degree and technical certificates, including honors curriculum. Cochise tuition is 76% less than the average Arizona University. Through our foundation we award more than $500,000 in scholarships annually! Cochise College has 6 collegiate teams in Men’s Basketball, Baseball, Rodeo, Women’s Soccer, Basketball and Rodeo. History Cochise College Historical Publications Cochise County MISSION STATEMENT Cochise College provides inclusive and accessible educational opportunities that support social responsibility, community engagement, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning. Sitemap (Pages A-Z) Web Accessibility Statement Accreditation ADA Disability Services Administration College Budget & Taxes Consumer Information COVID-19 Employment Equal Opportunity Statement Igualdad de Opportunidades Free Expression Annual Report (PDF) Feedback Form Net Price Calculator Policies Privacy Policy Procurement Vendors (PDF) Security & Emergency Title IX Policy ADOBE ACROBAT READER Download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view Cochise College Documents in PDF format.