Central Arizona College

What Central Arizona College does

Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college district founded in 1969 and headquartered in Coolidge, Arizona, operating as a government state entity within the Arizona community college system. The institution serves Pinal County through five physical campuses — Signal Peak (Coolidge), Maricopa, Superstition Mountain (Apache Junction), Aravaipa (Winkelman), and San Tan (San Tan Valley) — providing in-person, online, and hybrid instruction via the Blackboard Learn learning management system. CAC delivers associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS), certificates, and transfer pathways across nine academic areas including Business, Nursing/Health, Computer Technology, Engineering/Math, Sciences, Arts, Education, and Industrial Technology/Skilled Trades, with formal transfer agreements through AZ Transfer to all three Arizona state universities (ASU, NAU, University of Arizona).

Beyond credit-bearing academic programs, CAC operates a portfolio of community-facing service lines: an SBA-funded Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) providing free counseling to Pinal County entrepreneurs, workforce and continuing education (online career training in CAPM/PMP, paralegal, HVAC/R, electrician, freight broker), custom on-site workforce training for employers, adult education including GED/ESL, prison education programs, dual enrollment and Upward Bound pipelines for high school students, and the Pinal Promise guaranteed-enrollment program for county graduates. Most recently, CAC launched a UAS Maintenance Technician program in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (cohorts began February 2026), extending its workforce credentials into the drone aviation vertical.

The revenue model is characteristic of a public community college: tuition and fees paid per credit hour by in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state students; state appropriations from Arizona; Pinal County property tax allocations; and federal financial aid including Pell Grants and loans, supplemented by CAC Foundation scholarships. Workforce training and online career training generate fee-for-service revenue, while the SBDC is grant-funded through an SBA Cooperative Agreement and does not generate direct revenue. Customer acquisition is community-led, combining high school outreach, dual enrollment, university transfer pathways, local employer partnerships, enrollment events, and direct-to-consumer online application through the student portal.

Name

Central Arizona College

Legal name

Central Arizona College

Website

https://centralaz.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Central Arizona College is a public community college serving Pinal County, Arizona, operating five campuses that deliver associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and an SBA-funded Small Business Development Center for local entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Continuing education
• Small business development

Headquarters

HQ city

Coolidge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Credit-hour based tuition for in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state students. Additional fees for specific programs, labs, and services.
2. State and Local Government Funding: Primary funding from Arizona state appropriations and Pinal County property tax revenues supporting community college operations.
3. Federal Grants and Financial Aid: Student financial aid including Pell Grants, federal student loans, and institutional scholarships funded through the CAC Foundation.
4. SBDC Counseling Services: Free business counseling and training services funded through SBA Cooperative Agreement; no direct revenue generation but serves as community outreach.
5. Workforce and Community Education: Non-credit continuing education programs including online career training (CAPM/PMP certification, paralegal, HVAC, electrical, freight broker), providing fee-for-service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Central Arizona College is a public community college that delivers associate degree programs (AA, AS, AAS), academic certificates, continuing education and online career training (CAPM/PMP, paralegal, electrician, HVAC/R, freight broker), free Small Business Development Center counseling and workshops for Pinal County entrepreneurs, customized workforce training for employers, early childhood educator initiatives, and UAS Maintenance Technician certification programs. It serves students across five Pinal County campuses and through online Blackboard Learn delivery.

Product overview

Central Arizona College is a community college offering a portfolio of educational programs including associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training. The core offerings include Academic Degree Programs across Business, Nursing/Health, Computer Technology, Sciences, Arts, Education, and Industrial Technology; Community and Continuing Education with online career training and professional certifications (CAPM/PMP, paralegal, electrician, HVAC/R); the Small Business Development Center providing free business counseling and training; Early Childhood Initiatives supporting educators; and Workforce Training for business and industry. The college operates multiple campuses and uses Blackboard as its learning management system for online course delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAC SBDC: Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center providing free one-on-one counseling, training, and workshops for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Pinal County.

Products and services

• Academic Degree and Certificate Programs Credit-bearing academic programs leading to associate degrees or certificates for college students and transfer-bound learners; delivered across the five CAC campuses and online.
• Community and Continuing Education / Online Career Training Programs Fee-based, non-credit continuing education programs offering professional certifications and career skills for adult learners and career changers.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Services Free one-on-one counseling, workshops, and training delivered to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Pinal County by the CAC SBDC team led by Center Director Kevin Connors and Business Counselor Kevin.
• Early Childhood Initiatives Programs supporting the early childhood education workforce through educator support, professional development, and workforce forums, targeted at CTE school educators in Pinal County.
• Workforce Training (Customized) Customized workforce training delivered at employer locations or community sites for businesses and industry partners needing specific skill development.
• UAS Maintenance Technician Program 12-week accelerated drone maintenance technician training program aligned with ASTM International F3600 standards, providing Unmanned Safety Institute Safety Level 1 and Safety Level 2 certifications to students pursuing careers in unmanned aircraft systems maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transfer agreements with all three Arizona state universities (ASU, NAU, U of A)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026USI launched three new UAS Maintenance Technician programs at partner colleges including Central Arizona College. The 12-week accelerated programs are aligned with ASTM International F3600 standards and provide students with USI Safety Level 1 and Safety Level 2 certifications for drone maintenance technician careers. Enrollment opened with cohorts beginning February 23, 2026.
• Copper Corridor Economic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Aravaipa Campus supporting economic development in the Copper Corridor region of eastern Pinal County.
• Hispanic Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Aravaipa Campus supporting leadership development for Hispanic community members in Pinal County.
• Cobre Valley Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Aravaipa Campus providing technical education and workforce training programs for the Cobre Valley region.
• Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZ Transfer partnerships providing seamless transfer pathways for CAC graduates to complete bachelor's degrees at all three Arizona state universities. AAEE Elementary Education degree endorsed by all three universities.
• Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college in the USI UAS Maintenance Technician program network alongside CAC and West Georgia Technical College.
• West Georgia Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college in the USI UAS Maintenance Technician program network alongside CAC and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
• Pinal County Public LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing integrated library services allowing CAC students to access materials from all five CAC libraries and Pinal County Public Libraries system through shared catalog.
• AZ TransfercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide transfer system providing coursework information and articulation agreements for seamless transfer from CAC to Arizona universities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mohave Community College: Public Arizona community college serving Mohave County with multi-campus delivery and a comparable rural-county service model to CAC's Pinal County footprint.
• Pima Community College: Public Arizona community college serving Tucson and surrounding county with multiple campuses, associate degrees, workforce training, and an SBDC — the closest in-state peer in mission, scale, and funding model.
• Yavapai College: Public Arizona community college district serving Yavapai County with multiple campuses and similar mix of academic, workforce, and community-education offerings to CAC.
• Northland Pioneer College: Public Arizona community college serving the rural White Mountains region via multiple small campuses — directly comparable in serving a low-density, geographically dispersed rural Arizona county.
• Cochise College: Public Arizona community college in Douglas serving a rural southern Arizona county — comparable in mission, scale, and reliance on state appropriations and property tax funding.
• Eastern Arizona College: Public Arizona community college in Thatcher serving rural Graham County — directly comparable single-district, rural-served community college with athletics, transfer pathways, and workforce programs.
• Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Partner college in the USI UAS Maintenance Technician network alongside CAC — directly comparable in offering the same niche UAS credentialing program and serving a multi-campus technical-college mission.
• Arizona Western College: Public Arizona community college in Yuma offering associate degrees, workforce training, and dual enrollment — directly comparable in funding model and program mix to CAC.

Broad incumbents

• Maricopa County Community College District: Arizona's largest community college system with ten colleges including Rio Salado, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Chandler-Gilbert — a broader incumbent that competes for Pinal County residents via online and satellite offerings.

Emerging players

• Rio Salado College: Online-focused community college within the Maricopa system that competes with CAC for distance learners in Pinal County via fully online degree pathways and lower tuition models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/125006174180615
• Xx.com/cacadmissions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-arizona-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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