- The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education, career preparation, developmental education, economic development, and continuous learning. Our ultimate purpose is to improve the quality of life in the community we serve.
School Highlights
Mesa Community College serves 17,077 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 17,077 students
- In-state tuition: $2,046
- Out-state tuition: $7,830
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 487 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Mesa Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
98 acres
Total Faculty
487 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Mesa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Mesa Community College diversity score of 0.69 is equal to the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,077 students
3,480 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
4,566 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
12,511 students
2,539 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
17,077 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,566 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,511 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$32,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
Tuition Notes
$71 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Please visit my.maricopa.edu to self-serve and submit your online application to Mesa Community College
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mesa Community College cost?
Mesa Community College's tuition is approximately $2,046 for In-State students and $7,830 for Out-State students.
What is Mesa Community College's ranking?
Mesa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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