Pima Community College
- Since 1969, Pima Community College has been developing our community through learning. The College offers convenient, affordable educational opportunities that can help you make your dreams a reality.
School Highlights
Pima Community College serves 15,544 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 15,544 students
- In-state tuition: $1,844
- Out-state tuition: $8,048
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,640 teachers has grown by 146% over five years.
Pima 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
1,640 staff
296 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pima Community College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pima Community College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,544 students
3,327 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,365 students
1,301 students
# Part-Time Students
12,179 students
3,091 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
136 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,365 students
1,301 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,179 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
3%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
34%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
38%
45%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14.73%
3.35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,844 is equal to the state average of $1,844. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,048 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,844
$1,844
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,048
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,125
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Pima Community College's West Campus, the oldest and largest in the six-campus system. More than 11,000 students each semester find affordable, quality education on Anklam Road near central Tucson. The Sonoran Desert surrounds the West Campus, which features hiking trails, shaded gathering areas, and landscaped courtyards. The West Campus, which opened in 1970, provides a full range of health-related professional programs, as well as programs in the visual and performing arts, creative writing and the sciences. Students can find a variety of transferrable courses in programs covering business, science, art, languages, computers and more. The West Campus also houses the unique Center for Archeological Field Training. Well-equipped laboratories support instruction in the sciences, health-related professions and visual and performing arts. The Center for the Arts includes the Louis Bernal Gallery, the Music Recital Hall and the Proscenium and Black Box Theaters. It provides an essential entertainment venue for the entire Tucson area. Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pima Community College cost?
Pima Community College's tuition is approximately $1,844 for In-State students and $8,048 for Out-State students.
What is Pima Community College's ranking?
Pima Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Community College is Brookline College-Tucson (1.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
1.2 miles
| 349 students
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Private for-profit
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
2.7 miles
| 1,970 students
Central Arizona College
Public
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
67.6 miles
| 4,076 students
Eastern Arizona College
Public
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
78.2 miles
| 4,392 students
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
90.9 miles
| 15,585 students
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