Pima Community College

4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 31,792 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 31,792 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,844
  • Out-state tuition: $8,048
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • 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

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,640 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High 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
1,640 staff
296 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pima Community College has grown by 62% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Pima Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
31,792 students
3,009 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
5,977 students
1,238 students
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# Part-Time Students
25,815 students
4,184 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pima Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Arizona.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
317 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,977 students
1,238 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25,815 students
4,387 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
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% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
46%
36%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
36%
39%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1843%
0.4914%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$32,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,048
$7,132
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
82%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,125
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 31,792 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,844
  • Out-state tuition: $8,048
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Pima County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Pima County, AZ is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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