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 20,351 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 20,351 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,049 teachers has grown by 54% over five years.
Mesa 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
1,049 staff
202 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mesa Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Mesa Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,351 students
5,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
6,121 students
1,283 students
# Part-Time Students
14,230 students
4,265 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
36%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
47%
43%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
College Completion Rate
16%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$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
Tuition Notes
$71 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$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) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Please visit my.maricopa.edu to self-serve and submit your online application to Mesa Community College
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