School Highlights
Western Maricopa Education Center serves 247 students
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Western Maricopa Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Western Maricopa Education Center
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
202 staff
Student Body
The student population of Western Maricopa Education Center has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Western Maricopa Education Center diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
247 students
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
247 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
36%
% Black
31%
7%
% White
5%
39%
% Hawaiian
45%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4914%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Maricopa Education Center's ranking?
Western Maricopa Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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