Coolidge, AZ Colleges
Coolidge
Coolidge is a city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 8,154.
Arizona Highway 87 and Arizona Highway 287 pass through the town. Coolidge is 56 miles southeast of Phoenix, and 69 miles northwest of Tucson. It is 21 miles northeast of Casa Grande and 11 miles southwest of Florence. Picacho Reservoir is just 11 miles south of town.
Coolidge is home of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The monument was the first historic site to receive protected status by the United States Government in 1892. The ancient city was built about 1200 AD. by the Hohokam people.
Coolidge was incorporated as a city in 1945. It is named for Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States.
Coolidge is home to Central Arizona College.
Schools in and around Coolidge, AZ
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Central Arizona College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 6,795 students; $8,670 average out-state tuition; $1,950 average in-state tuition |
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Chandler/Gilbert Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 11,058 students; $7,488 average out-state tuition; $1,704 average in-state tuition |
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Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 285 students |
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International Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 89 students; $9,450 average out-state tuition; $9,450 average in-state tuition |
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Golf Academy of America-Chandler
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 272 students; $14,440 average out-state tuition; $14,440 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-Mesa
Four or more years; Private for profit; 128 students; $14,500 average out-state tuition; $14,500 average in-state tuition |
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Carrington College-Mesa
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |
Coolidge, AZ Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Coolidge
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Child Development
- Elementary Education
- Diesel Mechanics Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Massage Therapy
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
- Business/Commerce
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Agricultural Business Management
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Clinical Nutrionist
