Pima Community College
About Pima Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Pima Community College teaches across Tucson and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and it trains many students for the aerospace and healthcare employers of southern Arizona.
Founded
1969
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Students
14,242
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
27.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,442
Out-of-state: $7,758
Avg Net Price
$3,405
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$39,810
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
27.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.6%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
27.7%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
The 27.6% graduation rate is below average, but 67.6% 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
$2,442
In-State
$7,758
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,920
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,851
After Financial Aid
$3,405
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,605
Receive Grants
34.5%
Take Loans
8.7%
Tuition is $2,442/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,405.
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 Pima Community College fund their education.
While in School
34.5%
Get Grants
Free money
8.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,576
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$74/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,000, 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 Pima Community College.
Gender
56.2%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
14,242
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.8%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
37.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 47.8% 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
14,242
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Pima Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 392 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
392
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
231
Men
161
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Pima Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$39,810
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
777 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$31K
191 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
164 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
151 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$57K
100 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$53K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $40K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.