- The mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to educate the whole person and to serve our students and our communities by providing learning opportunities that are designed to help them achieve their goals.
School Highlights
Paradise Valley Community College serves 6,148 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,148 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 216 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Paradise Valley Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
216 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Paradise Valley Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Paradise Valley Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,148 students
3,480 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,691 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,457 students
2,539 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,148 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,691 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,457 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
52%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$32,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$7,132
Tuition Notes
$97 per credit hour for Maricopa County Residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,914
$4,750
Sports
School Mascot
Pumas
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Paradise Valley Community College is one of ten colleges, two skill centers, and multiple satellite locations, which comprise the Maricopa County Community College District located throughout metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. The District was established in 1962, with a single college and has since grown to serve over 277,000 students in credit and non-credit programs making it the largest provider of post-secondary education in the state of Arizona. Today, the district's colleges and centers offer comprehensive educational programs in professional, occupational, special interest, and continuing education curricula to serve the needs of the rapidly growing county area. Founded in 1985, Paradise Valley Community College has grown from a per-semester enrollment in 1987 of 3,700 to over 7,800 today. PVCC provides diverse learning opportunities including University transfer education, General education, Developmental education, Continuing education, Community education, Workforce development, Student development, Honors education, Global engagement and Civic responsibility. As one of ten Maricopa County Community Colleges, PVCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Paradise Valley Community College cost?
Paradise Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What is Paradise Valley Community College's ranking?
Paradise Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Paradise Valley Community College located?
Paradise Valley Community College is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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