For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 40,707 students in 85281, AZ.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is more than the state average of 22:1.
Community Colleges in 85281, AZ (2025)
College
Location
Students
Brookline College-Tempe
Private for-profit
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
| 421 students
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
| 0 students
Sonoran Desert Institute
Private for-profit
1555 W University Dr., Suite 103
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 314-2102
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 314-2102
| 3,009 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in 85281 Arizona?
There are 5 community colleges serving 40,707 students in 85281 Arizona.
How diverse are community college in 85281 Arizona?
Community colleges in 85281 Arizona have approximately 57% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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