- The mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to educate the whole person and to serve our students and our communities by providing learning opportunities that are designed to help them achieve their goals.
School Highlights
Paradise Valley Community College serves 6,575 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 6,575 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 436 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Paradise Valley Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
436 staff
296 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Paradise Valley Community College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Paradise Valley Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,575 students
4,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,006 students
1,301 students
# Part-Time Students
4,569 students
3,091 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
429 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,006 students
1,301 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,569 students
3,091 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
34%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
62%
45%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,844. 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 $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$1,844
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,914
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Paradise Valley Community College is one of ten colleges, two skill centers, and multiple satellite locations, which comprise the Maricopa County Community College District located throughout metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. The District was established in 1962, with a single college and has since grown to serve over 277,000 students in credit and non-credit programs making it the largest provider of post-secondary education in the state of Arizona. Today, the district's colleges and centers offer comprehensive educational programs in professional, occupational, special interest, and continuing education curricula to serve the needs of the rapidly growing county area. Founded in 1985, Paradise Valley Community College has grown from a per-semester enrollment in 1987 of 3,700 to over 7,800 today. PVCC provides diverse learning opportunities including University transfer education, General education, Developmental education, Continuing education, Community education, Workforce development, Student development, Honors education, Global engagement and Civic responsibility. As one of ten Maricopa County Community Colleges, PVCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Paradise Valley Community College cost?
Paradise Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What is Paradise Valley Community College's ranking?
Paradise Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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