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Phoenix, AZ 85013
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w. www.pc.maricopa.edu
Phoenix College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Phoenix College Academics
Phoenix College (PC) is part of Maricopa Community College, which is considered the largest community college system in the U.S and the largest provider of higher education in America.
Phoenix College offers over 200 programs including biology, English and nursing. The Applied Business department at Phoenix offers programs in management, marketing and fashion merchandising. The retail management degree, a 64-credit program, helps students prepare for careers in retail and the food industry.
The Communication Department offers many courses including, public speaking, voice and diction and the art of storytelling. The Storybook Stagecoach, an outreach program sponsored by the Communication Department, is in its 19th season and helps bring children’s literature to life on stage.
The Physics department at Phoenix College offers courses in general physics, electricity and magnetism and mechanics. The department offers concentrations in astronomy, engineering and geology. Physics courses may require more than one prerequisite.
The Legal Studies department at Phoenix College offers Associates in Applied Science degree in paralegal studies. The paralegal studies program is the largest of its kind in the state of Phoenix. The program also offers a certificate of completion.
Phoenix College offers the very popular Teachers Prep program that helps aspiring teachers that are still in high-school prepare for entry into education programs and employment as a teacher.
Phoenix College Admissions
Phoenix College has an open admission policy. The school requires students to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must submit their high school transcripts and may apply for admission online.
Students are encouraged to take placement tests prior to registering at the school.
Students may also set up campus tours while in the decision making process.
Phoenix College Financial Aid
Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
Phoenix College students are eligible for federal aid as well as school grants through the Maricopa Grant Program.
To receive financial aid, Phoenix College students must go through the loan counseling process before getting aid and they must complete a Master Promissory Note.
Students may apply for the Phoenix College Maricopa Grant Program online. To qualify, applicants must not be eligible to receive federal financial aid for the term, must live in the state, and must be enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours.
Phoenix College Students
There are a great number of clubs and organizations at the school including Amnesty International, the Business Club and the Latin Dance Club.
The fitness center at Phoenix College is open to all students and faculty. The center offers many group fitness programs that offer state of the art equipment. The center may require a medical release.
Computer Commons is an open-computer facility open to all students at the school.
The metropolitan city of Phoenix is home to 1,500,000 people and is filled with a rich culture and great diversity and is the largest city in Arizona.
Phoenix College Athletics
Phoenix College participates in many intercollegiate program including baseball, basketball and soccer. The Bears compete in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference in the NJCAA.
Phoenix College was the site of the 2008 NJCAA Division II Golf Championships, and was the site of the 2008 Valley of the Sun Bowl featuring Phoenix College taking on Harper College.
Information Summary
Ranks 2022nd overall and 24th in Arizona
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
52.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,694 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,213 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Phoenix, AZ 85013
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,842 (20,842 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,542 (2.17 people per house) |
| Families | 4,578 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,201 |
| Pop. — Asian | 533 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 47 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 979 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,495 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,361 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Phoenix College?
Ranks 3428th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,560 | $6,432 | $6,720 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $65 | $90 | $90 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,694 | $7,566 | $7,854 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,438 | $20,310 | $20,598 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,770 | $12,642 | $12,930 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,450  $1,590 |
$5,554  $6,462 |
$6,202  $6,750 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,024  $1,104 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,098  $7,668 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,698  $5,076 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,698  $5,076 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Phoenix College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Phoenix College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Phoenix College Ranks 3652nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,423 | 233 |  65% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,079 | 31 |  9% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $627 | 50 |  14% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,177 | 79 |  22% |
| Any financial aid type | 313 |  87% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Phoenix College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 39 | 42 | 81 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 442 | 565 | 1,007 |
Hispanic | 1,538 | 2,602 | 4,140 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 135 | 167 | 302 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 114 | 273 | 387 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,520 | 2,657 | 4,177 |
Race Unknown | 774 | 1,345 | 2,119 |
| Total | 4,562 | 7,651 | 12,213 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Phoenix College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 182 | 311 | |
| 96 | 180 | 276 | |
| 64 | 90 | 154 | |
| 120 | 29 | 149 | |
| 15 | 100 | 115 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Phoenix College Ranks 444th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $72,605 ($71,797 male / $73,127 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 191 (75 male / 116 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 443 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,645,104 |
Phoenix College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Phoenix College (often referred to as simply “PC”) is a community college located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest community colleges in the country, which is arguably the reason why it is called Phoenix College as opposed to Phoenix Community College. Phoenix College consists of the main campus in west central Phoenix, as well as a downtown campus located in the central business district of Phoenix.
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