Phoenix College
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 25 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Phoenix College is Fortis College-Phoenix (3.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Phoenix College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 12,107 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 35:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,304 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 8,803 students | 5,140 students |
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| % 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,800 | $31,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Phoenix College is Fortis College-Phoenix (3.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit290 students | 3.40 Mi555 N 18 St Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)254-3099 3.40290 - Arizona Automotive InstitutePrivate, for profit628 students | 5.30 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)934-7273 5.30628 - Carrington College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit617 students | 5.60 Mi8503 N 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)393-5900 5.60617 - Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit1,468 students | 5.90 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)242-6265 5.901,468 - 5,950 students | 6.00 Mi108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602)392-5000 6.005,950
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