Phoenix College

1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013-0000

Tel: (602)264-2492

Phoenix College delivers teaching and learning experiences that inspire the lifelong pursuit of educational, professional, and personal goals for our diverse urban community.

School Highlights

Phoenix College serves 12,107 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Phoenix College is one of 26 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
The nearest community college is Fortis College-Phoenix (3.40 miles away).

The teacher population of 342 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Phoenix 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	342 staff	66 staff

The student population of 12,107 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	12,107 students	5,697 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	35:1	39:1

# Full-Time Students	3,304 students	1,101 students

# Part-Time Students	8,803 students	4,596 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	4%

% Asian	3%	3%

% Hispanic	36%	27%

% Black	10%	6%

% White	40%	52%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	5%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.70	0.65

College Completion Rate	12%	18%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,800	$31,400

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,830. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,111. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,046	$1,830

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,830	$7,111

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	84%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,389	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,695	$5,022

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Phoenix College was founded in 1920 as the first two-year college in Arizona. In 1960, the college became the flagship institution in the state's new public community college system. Over the past 85 years, Phoenix College has grown and expanded its programs and services to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Today, more than 25,000 students each year prepare for university transfer, career training and advancement, and lifelong learning in our 200 degree and certificate programs. Phoenix College's student body reflects the diverse, multicultural central city community it serves. Phoenix College is small enough to provide students with personal attention from enrollment through graduation. But it's also large enough to offer a rich menu of social and leadership possibilities to round out the college experience. Whether they're taking one class or a full load, Phoenix College students have a full-access pass to get involved to find support in reaching their goals. The Computer Commons is an instructional, open-computer facility available to all currently enrolled students. The lab features Pentium computers and a variety of course-related software. Lab technicians and student assistants are available to assist students and faculty with their hardware and software questions.Phoenix College is one of the Maricopa Community Colleges.