Tel:
(602)787-6500
Public | 10,282 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Paradise Valley Community College serves 10,282 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
- Paradise Valley Community College is one of 34 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college is Everest College-Phoenix (7.7 miles away).
School Overview: |
Paradise Valley Community College
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Community College Avg.
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| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
246 staff | 63 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 10,282 students | 1,418 students |
| Student / Staff Ratio | 1:42 | 1:21 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,070 students | 1,262 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,212 students | 1,508 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 6% |
| % Black | - | 15% |
| % White | - | 62% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$1,734 | $4,485 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$7,518 | $8,679 |
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.
- Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association
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