Mesa Community College
- The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education, career preparation, developmental education, economic development, and continuous learning. Our ultimate purpose is to improve the quality of life in the community we serve.
School Highlights
- Mesa Community College serves 22,711 students (32% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
- Mesa Community College is one of 26 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Mesa Community College is Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Mesa Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 594 teachers has declined by 9% over five years.
| Mesa 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 | 594 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 22,711 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 7,272 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 15,439 students | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 4% |
| % Asian | 5% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| % Black | 4% | 6% |
| % White | 62% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 14% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,100 | $31,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Please visit my.maricopa.edu to self-serve and submit your online application to Mesa Community College
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mesa Community College is Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pima Medical Institute-MesaPrivate, for profit1,038 students | 0.30 Mi957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)644-0267 0.301,038 - Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsPrivate, for profit986 students | 3.30 Mi1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)994-9244 3.30986 - Golf Academy of America-PhoenixPrivate, for profit154 students | 4.30 Mi2031 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(800)342-7342 4.30154 - Brookline College-TempePrivate, for profit418 students | 5.40 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)545-8755 5.40418 - Lamson CollegePrivate, for profit12 students | 5.60 Mi875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480)898-7000 5.6012
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