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Most Selective Community Colleges in Arizona

The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is approximately 87% per year (2026).
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 (2026)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
901 N Colombo Ave
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
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glendale Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Rank: #44.
Phoenix College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 83%
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
Rank: #55.
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 87%
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
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
Rank: #77.
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College Photo
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
South Mountain Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Tohono O'odham Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
AZ Hwy 86, Mile Post 125.5
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 2026.
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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