Estrella Mountain Community College
School Highlights
Estrella Mountain Community College serves 10,120 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 10,120 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Estrella Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 448 teachers has grown by 166% over five years.
Estrella Mountain Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
448 staff
202 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Estrella Mountain Community College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Estrella Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,120 students
5,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,258 students
1,283 students
# Part-Time Students
6,862 students
4,265 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
57%
36%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
26%
43%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
College Completion Rate
21%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is less than the state average of $3,368. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is less than the state average of $8,322. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$3,368
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$8,322
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,399
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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