Paradise Valley Community College
About Paradise Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Paradise Valley Community College teaches in north Phoenix, one of the Maricopa colleges. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a quarter of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1985
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Students
5,117
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
18.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-state: $8,958
Avg Net Price
$12,180
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,196
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
18.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65%
Transfer Out
24.8%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$10.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 18.9% graduation rate is below average, but 65% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,358
In-State
$8,958
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,375
After Financial Aid
$12,180
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,823
Receive Grants
17.9%
Take Loans
6.5%
Tuition is $2,358/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $12,180.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Paradise Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
17.9%
Get Grants
Free money
6.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,686
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,995
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$74/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,995, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Paradise Valley Community College.
Gender
57.1%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,117
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
35.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 46.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
5,117
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Paradise Valley Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 190 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
190
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
117
Men
73
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Paradise Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,196
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
177 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$71K
78 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
70 grads
Physical Sciences, General
—
21 grads
Psychology, General
—
18 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
13 grads
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.