For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 community colleges serving 172,252 students in Arizona (22 public colleges and 23 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,102 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, and Arizona College-Glendale.
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 98% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 92%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AZ) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
2%
Black
35%
White
8%
Hawaiian
41%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Arizona Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
| 12,441 students
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Private for-profit
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
| 1,084 students
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
| 504 students
Brookline College-Phoenix
Private for-profit
2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 875-1353
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 875-1353
| 1,032 students
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
| 1,281 students
Carrington College-Tucson
Private for-profit
201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
| 517 students
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
Private for-profit
2160 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 898-9898
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 898-9898
| 383 students
2844 W Deer Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(877) 201-2666
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(877) 201-2666
| 781 students
Brookline College-Tempe
Private for-profit
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
| 301 students
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
| 248 students
Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
Private, for profit
13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
| 648 students
Carrington College-Mesa
Private for-profit
1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
| 591 students
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
| 3,473 students
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
| 2,929 students
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
| 8,516 students
Lamson College
Private, for profit
875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 898-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 898-7000
| 12 students
2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000
| 0 students
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute
Private for-profit
6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273
| 398 students
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
| 2,786 students
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
| 5,965 students
Pima Community College
Public
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
| 15,000 students
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Private for-profit
957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267
| 820 students
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
Private for-profit
13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 265-7462
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 265-7462
| 821 students
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Private for-profit
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
| 2,551 students
Refrigeration School Inc
Private for-profit
4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
| 1,007 students
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Community Colleges in Arizona (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Brown Mackie College-Tucson (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
4585 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6866
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6866
| 611 students
Everest College-Mesa (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
5416 East Baseline Ste. 200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 830-5151
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 830-5151
| 270 students
Everest College-Phoenix (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
10400 N. 25th Avenue, Suite 190
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 942-4141
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 942-4141
| 4,102 students
International institute of the americas (Closed 2006)
Private, non-profit
4136 n 75th ave ste 211
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 849-8208
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 849-8208
| 376 students
ITT Technical Institute-Phoenix (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
10220 North 25th Ave, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 749-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 749-7900
| 241 students
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
| 400 students
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-3000
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-3000
| 1,567 students
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0123
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0123
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Arizona?
There are 45 community colleges serving 172,252 students in Arizona.
How much do community colleges cost in Arizona?
The average tuition for community colleges in Arizona is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,102.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Arizona?
The top-ranked community colleges in Arizona include Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, and Arizona College-Glendale.
What is community college acceptance rate in Arizona?
The average community college acceptance rate in Arizona is 98% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Arizona?
Community colleges in Arizona have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Arizona?
Community colleges in Arizona have approximately 92% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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