Description

Phoenix College is a comprehensive community college responsive to the changing needs of the community and individuals pursuing academic, occupational, developmental, and personal enrichment goals.

Phoenix College is the flagship college of the Maricopa Community Colleges, a district that now ranks as the nation’s largest community college system and the single largest provider of higher education and career training in Arizona.

Conveniently located on the corner of 15th Avenue and Thomas Road, the beautiful tree-lined campus sports a blend of both modern and traditional historic buildings that includes state of the art instructional classrooms, a modern library and computer lab, a performing arts theatre, culinary café, gymnasium and fitness center, as well as premium athletic fields. A second location "PC Downtown" is housed in a charming historic building nestled n the heart of the city’s business and cultural centers.

Phoenix College's diverse student body speaks over 50 different languages, representing over 100 different countries, and is reflective of the multicultural central city community it serves. More than 18,000 students prepare for university transfer, career training and advancement, or lifelong learning in one of the 200 degree and certificate programs each year.

The College is also officially designated a Hispanic Serving Institution, gaining access to state and federal funding to further assist this growing segment.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$1,734

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,518

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

12,164

Students

Total Students
12,164

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
25%
Part-Time
75%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
51%
Out-of-State
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
36%
Latino
33%
Other
18%

Students State Origin

Arizona
51%
California
11%
Texas
2%
Illinois
1%
New Mexico
1%
Other
34%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%