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 11,109 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Top Rankings
Phoenix College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 668 teachers has grown by 104% over five years.
| Phoenix College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 668 staff | 202 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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 Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona (5.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute ArizonaPrivate for-profit490 students | 5.40 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273 5.40490 - Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPrivate for-profit1,644 students | 5.60 Mi8503 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900 5.601,644 - Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate for-profit1,451 students | 5.90 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-6265 5.901,451 - 5,067 students | 6.00 Mi108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000 6.005,067 - Refrigeration School IncPrivate for-profit903 students | 6.20 Mi4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133 6.20903
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