- Estrella Mountain Community College is a public community college in Avondale, Arizona. The college has been serving the Southwest Valley community since 1990 and at the Avondale campus since 1992.
School Highlights
Estrella Mountain Community College serves 10,109 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 10,109 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- 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
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 201 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Estrella Mountain Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1992
Total Faculty
201 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Estrella Mountain Community College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Estrella Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,109 students
3,480 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,511 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
7,598 students
2,539 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10,109 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,511 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,598 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
57%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$32,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,876. 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 $7,132. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$7,132
Tuition Notes
$97 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,040
$9,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Mountain Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College cost?
Estrella Mountain Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What schools are Estrella Mountain Community College often compared to?
Estrella Mountain Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Estrella Mountain Community College's ranking?
Estrella Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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