Mesa Community College

1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
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Tel: (480) 461-7000
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Mesa Community College Photo #1 - MCC Football Team
Mesa Community College Photo #2 - MCC Clock Tower
  • 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 20,387 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is same as the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Top Placements

Mesa Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 594 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mesa Community College(AZ) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty594 staff99 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mesa Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Mesa Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment20,387 students5,284 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:134:1
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# Full-Time Students6,171 students1,227 students
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# Part-Time Students14,216 students4,057 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
28%
32%
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% Black
6%
6%
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% White
48%
43%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score0.680.70
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College Completion Rate
16%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,100$31,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,835. 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 $7,133. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,046$1,835
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,830$7,133
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Tuition Notes$71 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,725$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,399$4,750
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Source: 2019 (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 (0.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
    Private for-profit
    708 students | 0.80 Mi957 S. Dobson Road
    Mesa,  AZ  85202
    (480) 644-0267     0.80708
  • Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
    Private for-profit
    903 students | 3.70 Mi1100 East Apache Blvd
    Tempe,  AZ  85281
    (480) 994-9244     3.70903
  • Lamson College
    Private, for profit
    12 students | 5.50 Mi875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
    Tempe,  AZ  85284
    (480) 898-7000     5.5012
  • Remington College-Tempe Campus
    Private, for profit
    n/a students | 5.50 Mi875 W Elliot Rd #126
    Tempe,  AZ  85284
    (480) 834-1000     5.50n/a
  • Brookline College-Tempe
    Private for-profit
    373 students | 5.70 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
    Tempe,  AZ  85281
    (480) 545-8755     5.70373
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 20,387 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,830
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
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Did You Know?
For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,835 per year for in-state students and $7,133 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,066 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arizona is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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