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Best Arizona Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 46 community colleges serving 272,795 students in Arizona (25 public colleges and 21 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $3,445 per year for in-state students and $8,201 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,086 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, Arizona College-Glendale, and Arizona College-Mesa.
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 61%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top Ranked Arizona Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
| 1,246 students
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
| 504 students
Arizona College-Mesa
Private for-profit
163 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(855) 706-8382
| 348 students
Carrington College-Tucson
Private for-profit
201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
| 517 students
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
| 12,441 students
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
| 9,422 students
Eastern Arizona College
Public
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
| 7,084 students
Glendale Community College
Public
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
| 20,240 students
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
Private for-profit
2160 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 898-9898
| 383 students
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
Private for-profit
13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 265-7462
| 821 students
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Private for-profit
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
| 3,791 students
2844 W Deer Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(877) 201-2666
| 781 students
Arizona Western College
Public
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
| 12,066 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Phoenix
Private for-profit
4025 South 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 613-1110
| 0 students
Brookline College-Phoenix
Private for-profit
2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 875-1353
| 1,208 students
Brookline College-Tempe
Private for-profit
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
| 421 students
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
300 S. Craycroft Rd Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85711
(888) 913-7207
| 341 students
Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
Private, for profit
13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
| 648 students
Bryan University
Public
350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
| 3,303 students
Carrington College-Mesa
Private for-profit
1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
| 591 students
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
| 1,819 students
Central Arizona College
Public
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
| 7,853 students
Coconino Community College
Public
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
| 4,276 students
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
| 12,951 students
GateWay Community College
Public
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
| 7,474 students
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson
Private, for profit
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
| 400 students
Lamson College
Private, for profit
875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 898-7000
| 12 students
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
| 0 students
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College Photo - MCC Football Team
Public
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
| 24,243 students
6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273
| 734 students
Mohave Community College
Public
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
| 5,236 students
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College Photo
Public
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
| 4,424 students
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
| 9,156 students
Phoenix College
Public
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
| 15,476 students
Pima Community College
Public
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
| 31,792 students
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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
8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-3000
| 1,567 students
875 W Elliot Rd #126
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 834-1000
| 0 students
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0123
| 93 students

Overview

This State (AZ)
Total Faculty
202 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17

Student Body

Total Enrollment
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
36%
% Black
7%
% White
39%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,445
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,201
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Arizona?
There are 46 community colleges serving 272,795 students in Arizona.
How much do community colleges cost in Arizona?
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $3,445 per year for in-state students and $8,201 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,086.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Arizona?
The top-ranked community colleges in Arizona include Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, Arizona College-Glendale, and Arizona College-Mesa.
What is community college acceptance rate in Arizona?
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Arizona?
Community colleges in Arizona have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Arizona?
Community colleges in Arizona have approximately 61% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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