Best Arizona Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 34 community colleges serving 167,133 students in Arizona (25 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
For Arizona community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,106 per year for in-state students and $7,957 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,123 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Carrington College-Phoenix North, Mesa Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 55% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(AZ) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
34%
Black
6%
White
45%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
4%
AZ All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Arizona Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Arizona College-Glendale
Public
4425 W Olive Avenue, Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
| 504 students
Brookline College-Phoenix
Private for-profit
2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-6265
| 1,552 students
Bryan University
Public
350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
| 1,350 students
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
| 986 students
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
| 15,585 students
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College Photo - MCC Football Team
Public
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
| 16,948 students
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Public
957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267
| 822 students
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Public
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
| 1,970 students
Refrigeration School Inc
Private for-profit
4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
| 897 students
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College Photo - SCC has a new, state-of-the-art-Library with high-tech classroom, study and learning environments, as well as comfortable and roomy areas for individual or group study.
Public
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 423-6000
| 7,634 students
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Private for-profit
10695 West Pierce Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
(800) 510-5845
| 1,845 students
Arizona Western College
Public
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
| 6,487 students
Brookline College-Tempe
Public
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 545-8755
| 555 students
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
| 349 students
Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
Private, for profit
13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
| 648 students
Central Arizona College
Public
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
| 4,076 students
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
| 3,327 students
Coconino Community College
Public
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
| 3,289 students
Eastern Arizona College
Public
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
| 4,392 students
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
| 8,768 students
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
| 4,670 students
Glendale Community College
Public
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
| 14,374 students
Lamson College
Private, for profit
875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 898-7000
| 12 students
Mohave Community College
Public
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
| 3,654 students
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College Photo
Public
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
| 2,700 students
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
| 6,575 students
Phoenix College
Public
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
| 9,538 students
Pima Community College
Public
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
| 15,544 students
6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273
| 368 students
Remington College-Tempe Campus
Private, for profit
875 W Elliot Rd #126
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 834-1000
| 0 students
Rio Salado College
Public
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000
| 17,362 students
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
| 3,497 students
1538 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 994-9244
| 846 students
Yavapai College
Public
1100 E Sheldon St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-7300
| 6,009 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Arizona

Community Colleges in Arizona (Closed)

School
Location
Students
4585 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6866
| 611 students
399 Malpais
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
| 36 students
4750 S 44th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 966-3000
| 83 students
5416 East Baseline Ste. 200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 830-5151
| 270 students
10400 N. 25th Avenue, Suite 190
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 942-4141
| 4,102 students
4136 n 75th ave ste 211
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 849-8208
| 376 students
10220 North 25th Ave, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 749-7900
| 241 students
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
| 400 students
8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-3000
| 1,567 students
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0123
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Arizona?
There are 34 community colleges serving 167,133 students in Arizona.
How much do community colleges cost in Arizona?
For Arizona community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,106 per year for in-state students and $7,957 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,123 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Arizona?
The best top ranked community colleges in Arizona include Carrington College-Phoenix North, Mesa Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Arizona?
Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Arizona?
Arizona community college are approximately 55% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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