School Highlights
Estrella Mountain Community College serves 12,951 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12,951 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate / 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 grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Estrella Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,951 students
3,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,148 students
1,238 students
# Part-Time Students
9,803 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
129 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,148 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,803 students
4,387 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
56%
36%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
26%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1759%
0.4914%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
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: 2024 (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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