Estrella Mountain Community College

3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
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Tel: (623) 935-8000
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School Highlights

Estrella Mountain Community College serves 9,976 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

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Estrella Mountain Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 245 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Estrella Mountain Community College(AZ) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty245 staff99 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Estrella Mountain Community College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 has decreased from 49:1 over five years.
The Estrella Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment9,976 students5,284 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio41:134:1
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# Full-Time Students3,115 students1,227 students
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# Part-Time Students6,861 students4,057 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
51%
32%
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% Black
7%
6%
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% White
29%
43%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score0.650.70
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College Completion Rate
20%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,900$31,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,835. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,133. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,046$1,835
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,830$7,133
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,000$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,000$4,750
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Estrella Mountain Community College is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (3.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
    Private for-profit
    1,869 students | 3.90 Mi10695 West Pierce Street
    Avondale,  AZ  85323
    (800) 510-5845     3.901,869
  • Glendale Community College
    Public
    17,942 students | 10.70 Mi6000 W Olive Ave
    Glendale,  AZ  85302
    (623) 845-3000     10.7017,942
  • Arizona College-Glendale
    Private for-profit
    428 students | 12.50 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
    Glendale,  AZ  85302
    (602) 222-9300     12.50428
  • Carrington College-Phoenix North
    Private for-profit
    475 students | 14.30 Mi8503 N. 27th Ave.
    Phoenix,  AZ  85051
    (602) 393-5900     14.30475
  • Brookline College-Phoenix
    Private for-profit
    1,251 students | 14.60 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
    Phoenix,  AZ  85021
    (602) 242-6265     14.601,251
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 9,976 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,830
  • Student:teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
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For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,835 per year for in-state students and $7,133 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,066 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arizona is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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