Estrella Mountain Community College
Tel:
(623)935-8000
School Highlights
- Estrella Mountain Community College serves 9,164 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Estrella Mountain Community College is one of 24 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Estrella Mountain Community College is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (3.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Estrella Mountain Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 245 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Estrella Mountain Community College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 245 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,164 students | 6,476 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,015 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,149 students | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 4% |
| % Asian | 4% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 37% | 27% |
| % Black | 6% | 6% |
| % White | 46% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 13% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,900 | $31,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Estrella Mountain Community College is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Universal Technical Institute of Arizona IncPrivate, for profit2,340 students | 3.50 Mi10695 West Pierce Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623)245-4600 3.502,340 - 20,506 students | 10.80 Mi6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623)845-3000 10.8020,506 - Arizona Automotive InstitutePrivate, for profit628 students | 11.30 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)934-7273 11.30628 - Arizona College-GlendalePrivate, for profit630 students | 12.40 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602)222-9300 12.40630 - Carrington College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit617 students | 14.20 Mi8503 N 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)393-5900 14.20617
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