School Highlights
Sessions College for Professional Design serves 442 students (47% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Sessions College for Professional Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Sessions College for Professional Design
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Student Body
The student population of Sessions College for Professional Design has grown by 4320% over five years.
The Sessions College for Professional Design diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
442 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Students
209 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
233 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
442 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
209 students
941 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
233 students
3,395 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
37%
% Black
20%
6%
% White
47%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
% Unknown races
14%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
24.78%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
60%
57%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$12,871
$9,499
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$9,500
$4,749
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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