- 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 24,243 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 24,243 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,049 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mesa Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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 grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Mesa Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
24,243 students
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
5,980 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
18,263 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
242 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,980 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,263 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
36%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
45%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is less than the state average of $3,445. 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 $8,201. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$3,445
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$8,201
Tuition Notes
$71 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mesa Community College cost?
Mesa Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What is Mesa Community College's ranking?
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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