The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is approximately 87% per year (2025-26).
The most selective college in Arizona is currently Cochise County Community College District, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Arizona (2025-26)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eastern Arizona College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Rank: #55.
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 87%
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #66.
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 90%
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Rank: #77.
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Highway 86, Mile Post 125.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 479-2300
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 479-2300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average community college acceptance rate?
The Arizona average community college acceptance rate is 87% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective community college in Arizona?
The most selective community college in Arizona include Cochise County Community College District, Eastern Arizona College and Glendale Community College.
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