- Since 1969, Pima Community College has been developing our community through learning. The College offers convenient, affordable educational opportunities that can help you make your dreams a reality.
School Highlights
Pima Community College serves 16,283 students (23% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 16,283 students
- In-state tuition: $1,844
- Out-state tuition: $8,048
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 468 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Pima Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
468 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pima Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pima Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,283 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
3,705 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
12,578 students
2,539 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
16,283 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,705 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,578 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
47%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$32,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,844 is less than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,048 is more than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,844
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,048
$7,132
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,125
$9,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Pima Community College's West Campus, the oldest and largest in the six-campus system. More than 11,000 students each semester find affordable, quality education on Anklam Road near central Tucson. The Sonoran Desert surrounds the West Campus, which features hiking trails, shaded gathering areas, and landscaped courtyards. The West Campus, which opened in 1970, provides a full range of health-related professional programs, as well as programs in the visual and performing arts, creative writing and the sciences. Students can find a variety of transferrable courses in programs covering business, science, art, languages, computers and more. The West Campus also houses the unique Center for Archeological Field Training. Well-equipped laboratories support instruction in the sciences, health-related professions and visual and performing arts. The Center for the Arts includes the Louis Bernal Gallery, the Music Recital Hall and the Proscenium and Black Box Theaters. It provides an essential entertainment venue for the entire Tucson area. Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pima Community College cost?
Pima Community College's tuition is approximately $1,844 for In-State students and $8,048 for Out-State students.
What is Pima Community College's ranking?
Pima Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Pima Community College located?
Pima Community College is located in the Broadway and Rosemont neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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