Western Maricopa Education Center

School Highlights

Western Maricopa Education Center serves 247 students
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Western Maricopa Education Center
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
296 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Maricopa Education Center has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Western Maricopa Education Center diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
247 students
3,691 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Western Maricopa Education Center and community college average number of enrollment of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
985 students
# Part-Time Students
247 students
2,706 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Western Maricopa Education Center and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Maricopa Education Center.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Arizona.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
31%
35%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
46%
41%
% Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Maricopa Education Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Maricopa County, AZ public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,814 per year for in-state students and $6,627 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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