School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso serves 617 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
29 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
8
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-El Paso has grown by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-El Paso diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
617 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
617 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
617 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
617 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
80%
47%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
9%
25%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
54%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$9,499
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$4,176
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Medical Institute-El Paso's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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