Eastern Arizona College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, Eastern Arizona gives you a clear access point, so your strategy should be planning affordability and academic readiness rather than stressing over admission odds. Use the test-optional policy in your favor: submit scores only if they strengthen your profile, and focus the rest of your energy on GPA, course placement, and costs.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Eastern Arizona College facts and stats
Eastern Arizona College serves 5,213 undergraduate students. Eastern Arizona has an 11.6:1 student-to-faculty ratio. This profile points to a college with a moderate undergraduate population and a clearly defined academic staffing scale.
Thatcher, AZ

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Key Eastern Arizona College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Eastern Arizona, take your first test by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and a fall retake for score improvement. Eastern Arizona does not list an Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision deadline, so confirm your program’s application timeline before counting on fall scores to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Eastern Arizona, in-state tuition is $2,790, while out-of-state tuition is $11,490. About 33% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $8,100.

Eastern Arizona College’s out-of-state tuition is $11,490, while in-state tuition is $2,790. Financial aid can significantly change the final price: 33% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $9,116. Merit awards average $8,100, which may further reduce costs for qualifying students.
Student life at Eastern Arizona College
17% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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