- The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education, career preparation, developmental education, economic development, and continuous learning. Our ultimate purpose is to improve the quality of life in the community we serve.
School Highlights
Mesa Community College serves 17,077 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 17,077 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 487 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Mesa Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
487 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mesa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Mesa Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,077 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
4,566 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
12,511 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
893 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,566 students
941 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,511 students
3,113 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
296 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
37%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
44%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
$71 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Please visit my.maricopa.edu to self-serve and submit your online application to Mesa Community College
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mesa Community College cost?
Mesa Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What is Mesa Community College's ranking?
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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