Chandler-Gilbert Community College Photo - Ironwood Bridge

Best Arizona Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 community colleges serving 191,814 students in Arizona (22 public colleges and 25 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,719 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Arizona include Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, and Arizona College-Glendale.
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 60%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 36:1.

Top-Ranked Arizona Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
1538 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 994-9244
Enrollment: 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Private for-profit
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Enrollment: 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $24,853 Minority enrollment: 60%
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Enrollment: 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 87% Minority enrollment: 83%
Brookline College-Tempe
Private for-profit
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
Enrollment: 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Enrollment: 3,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $77 Out-state tuition: $116 Minority enrollment: 55%
Eastern Arizona College
Public
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Enrollment: 5,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $2,000 Out-state tuition: $9,200 Minority enrollment: 38%
Glendale Community College
Public
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Enrollment: 13,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 62%
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Private for-profit
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
Enrollment: 2,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Refrigeration School Inc
Private for-profit
4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
Enrollment: 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Sessions College for Professional Design
Private for-profit
51 West 3rd St, Suite E-301
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 212-1704
Enrollment: 442 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Private for-profit
10695 West Pierce Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
(800) 510-5845
Enrollment: 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(877) 201-2666
Enrollment: 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Arizona College-Mesa
Private for-profit
163 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(855) 706-8382
Enrollment: 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Arizona Western College
Public
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
Enrollment: 8,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 In-state tuition: $2,480 Out-state tuition: $8,085 Minority enrollment: 86%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Phoenix
Private for-profit
4025 South 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 613-1110
Enrollment: 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Brookline College-Phoenix
Private for-profit
2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 875-1353
Enrollment: 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
300 S. Craycroft Rd Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85711
(888) 913-7207
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
Private, for profit
13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
Enrollment: 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 49%
Bryan University
Private for-profit
350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
Enrollment: 2,519 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $11,850 Minority enrollment: 59%
Carrington College-Mesa
Private for-profit
1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
Enrollment: 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Enrollment: 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 90% Minority enrollment: 86%
Carrington College-Tucson
Private for-profit
201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
Enrollment: 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Central Arizona College
Public
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Enrollment: 5,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,400 Out-state tuition: $10,440 Minority enrollment: 71%
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Enrollment: 15,085 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,878 Out-state tuition: $3,494 Minority enrollment: 51%
Coconino Community College
Public
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Enrollment: 2,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $2,820 Out-state tuition: $9,495 Minority enrollment: 57%
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Enrollment: 10,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 76%
GateWay Community College
Public
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
Enrollment: 5,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 74%
Indian Bible College
Private not-for-profit
2237 East Cedar Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 774-3890
Enrollment: 36 students Minority enrollment: 92%
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson
Private, for profit
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Enrollment: 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 59%
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College Photo - MCC Football Team
Public
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
Enrollment: 17,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 56%
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute
Private for-profit
6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273
Enrollment: 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Mohave Community College
Public
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
Enrollment: 4,619 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,088 Out-state tuition: $6,888 Minority enrollment: 42%
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College Photo
Public
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Enrollment: 3,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,900 Out-state tuition: $8,880 Minority enrollment: 66%
Paradise Valley Community College
Public
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Enrollment: 6,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 48%
Show 12 more community colleges in Arizona (out of 47 total colleges)
Loading...
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Arizona

Community Colleges in Arizona (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4585 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6866
Enrollment: 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Private-state tuition: $13,203 Minority enrollment: 57%
399 Malpais
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Enrollment: 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 In-state tuition: $16,968 Out-state tuition: $16,968 Minority enrollment: 98%
4750 S 44th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 966-3000
Enrollment: 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
5416 East Baseline Ste. 200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 830-5151
Enrollment: 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $12,420 Minority enrollment: 60%
10400 N. 25th Avenue, Suite 190
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 942-4141
Enrollment: 4,102 students Private-state tuition: $12,204 Minority enrollment: 67%
4136 n 75th ave ste 211
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 849-8208
Enrollment: 376 students
10220 North 25th Ave, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 749-7900
Enrollment: 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 47%
Lamson College (Closed 2025)
Private, for profit
875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 898-7000
Enrollment: 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-3000
Enrollment: 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Private-state tuition: $11,352 Minority enrollment: 73%
875 W Elliot Rd #126
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 834-1000
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0123
Enrollment: 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $23,069 Out-state tuition: $23,069 Minority enrollment: 63%

Overview

This State (AZ)
Total Faculty
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
# Full-Time Students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
941 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,113 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
296 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
37%
% Black
6%
% White
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,132
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,719
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Arizona?
There are 47 community colleges serving 191,814 students in Arizona.
How much do community colleges cost in Arizona?
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,719.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Arizona?
The top-ranked community colleges in Arizona include Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, and Arizona College-Glendale.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Arizona?
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Arizona?
Community colleges in Arizona have approximately 60% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

Recent Articles

Community Colleges and the Creator Economy
Community Colleges and the Creator Economy
Explore how community colleges prepare students for YouTube, podcasting, content creation, and creator economy careers.
AI-Augmented Careers and Community Colleges
AI-Augmented Careers and Community Colleges
Explore AI-augmented careers and how community colleges prepare students with practical skills, credentials, and employer-aligned training.
Catholic School Marketing Strategies in Competitive Choice Markets
Catholic School Marketing Strategies in Competitive Choice Markets
Learn effective Catholic school marketing strategies for standing out in competitive school choice markets in 2026.