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 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Western Maricopa Education Center
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
296 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
247 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
985 students
# Part-Time Students
247 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
31%
35%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
46%
41%
% Two or more races
13%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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