Mohave Community College
Tel:
(928)757-4331
School Highlights
- Mohave Community College serves 4,744 students (23% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
- Mohave Community College is the only community colleges within Mohave County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Mohave Community College is Everest College-Henderson (77.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Mohave Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mohave Community College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 168 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,744 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,082 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,662 students | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 4% |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| % Black | 1% | 6% |
| % White | 81% | 52% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,200 | $31,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Mohave Community College was established in 1971, became part of the Arizona Community College System in 1974 and was first accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges in 1981. MCC has four physical campuses: Bullhead City campus, Neal Campus - Kingman, Lake Havasu City campus and the North Mohave Campus in Colorado City, and an extensive distance education program through the MCC-Online campus. The campuses house a library, bookstore and computer center that are open to the public. Mohave Community College can be your stepping stone to a high-demand career or advanced college degrees and other specialized education through the partnerships that MCC has established with 17 premiere higher education institutions. These institutions offer seamless transfer of most MCC credits and programs to bachelor's degree programs. The Small Business Development Center operates as a partnership between MCC, the Small Business Association and SBDC to provide free, one-on-one, confidential counseling services to small business owners. The work of this partnership can greatly enhance a small business' chances for success.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mohave Community College is Everest College-Henderson (77.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest College-HendersonPrivate, for profit800 students | 77.90 Mi170 North Stephaine Suite 145
Henderson, NV 89074
(702)567-1920 77.90800 - The Art Institute of Las VegasPrivate, for profit952 students | 79.20 Mi2350 Corporate Circle
Henderson, NV 89074
(702)369-9944 79.20952 - Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasPrivate, for profit988 students | 83.90 Mi3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)458-9650 83.90988 - Kaplan College-Las VegasPrivate, for profit944 students | 88.80 Mi3535 W. Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)368-2338 88.80944 - 31,023 students | 91.00 Mi6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)651-5000 91.0031,023
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