School Highlights
Estrella Mountain Community College serves 8,516 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,516 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Estrella Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 448 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Estrella Mountain Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
448 staff
296 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Estrella Mountain Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Estrella Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,516 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,346 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
6,170 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
591 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,346 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,170 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
7%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
54%
35%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
28%
41%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.16%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,046
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,830
$7,132
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,040
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College cost?
Estrella Mountain Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What schools are Estrella Mountain Community College often compared to?
Estrella Mountain Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Estrella Mountain Community College's ranking?
Estrella Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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