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Pima Community College
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Pima Community College Academics
Pima Community College-Tucson, popularly referred to as just Pima, holds the accreditation of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college was established in 1969. Pima has 6 campus locations throughout Tucson and several education centers. Pima offers more than 180 occupational and transfer programs in various fields of study. The college awards diplomas, advanced certificates, and associate’s degrees in arts, business, science, fine arts, applied arts, applied science, and general studies. Workforce training is also available at Pima.
The college’s aviation technology program is sanctioned by the Federal Aviation Administration. Several other programs including health sciences, information technology, teacher education, and histotechnology, are accredited by specialized agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the Arizona Department of Health.
In addition to academic programs in health sciences, engineering, transportation services, social service, education, legal services, and information technology, Pima also provides continuing education and distance learning opportunities.
Pima Community College Admissions
Pima follows an open admission policy. The basic requirement for admission is a high school diploma or GED certificat-. There are some additional requirements for certain programs such as health-related professional courses.
Pima offers enrollment to international students as well. Such candidates should complete a special application form for admission, together with the Affidavit of Financial Support form. Admission forms can be filled out and submitted online. After the assessment and evaluation, students have to attend an orientation program followed by counseling and advising sessions. Once registration is complete, students can pay their tuition fee online or at any of the campus locations.
Pima Community College Financial Aid
The first step in applying for financial aid at Pima is the application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Different types of aid are provided to deserving students. Federal Work Study Program, FFEL Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and PLUS Loans are some of financial assistance programs offered by Pima. Apart from this, PCC Foundation Scholarships, Raytheon Scholars Program, and Chancellor’s Recognition Scholarship are also awarded to the eligible candidates.
Pima Community College Students
Academic support is offered in the form of tutoring and academic counseling. The college has a well stocked library containing online research databases, web study guides, eBooks, together with online journals and magazines. Pima offers services in career counseling, career planning, on and off campus job search, as well as employment placement.
The college has a Student Government Association that addresses the concerns of the students. Some of the student organizations are Phi Theta Kappa, and Honors Program. The Aztec Press is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students. Students from across all the campuses can also publish their creations in poetry, prose, and visual art in the SandScript. Pima has an Army ROTC as well.
Performing arts plays a significant part of the student life at Pima. The college has the Chorale which is a mixed-voice choir. The Wind Ensemble performs on tour as well as on special events. Acoustic jazz is performed by the Jazz Ensemble at different events that take place in the State of Tucson. Dance concerts, theater, and orchestral programs are also organized by the college students on a regular basis.
Pima Community College Athletics
The athletics teams of Pima participate as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association in the Arizona Community College Athletic Association. The teams go by the nickname of Aztecs. Pima fields teams in varsity sports like basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis. There are more than 15 teams for intercollegiate sports at Pima. Students can also take advantage of the quality fitness centers and recreational centers that are available in all of the Pima campuses.
Information Summary
Ranks 2071st overall and 26th in Arizona
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
51.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,256 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
30 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
66% / 36% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
32,532 |
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 | Very 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 | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 56th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 3 | 0.09 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 |
| Violent crime | 4 | 0.12 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.06 |
| Larceny-theft | 147 | 4.46 |
| Vehicle theft | 13 | 0.39 |
| Property crime | 162 | 4.91 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pima Community College?
Ranks 3440th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,128 | $1,128 | $5,664 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $128 | $128 | $128 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $47 | $47 | $80 |
| 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 | $3,256 | $3,256 | $7,792 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,876 | $15,876 | $20,412 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,276 | $7,276 | $11,812 |
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 | $1,136  $1,256 |
$1,136  $1,256 |
$5,192  $5,792 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $774  $2,000 |
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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 | $7,850  $7,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,552  $5,120 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,734  $4,020 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pima Community 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 Pima Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
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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?
Pima Community College Ranks 4870th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,689 | 781 |  34% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $807 | 29 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $678 | 582 |  25% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,048 | 244 |  11% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,316 |  57% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pima Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 230 | 202 | 432 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 661 | 648 | 1,309 |
Hispanic | 3,884 | 5,510 | 9,394 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 425 | 560 | 985 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 292 | 488 | 780 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,464 | 9,271 | 16,735 |
Race Unknown | 1,330 | 1,567 | 2,897 |
| Total | 14,286 | 18,246 | 32,532 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pima Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | 1,161 | 2,172 | |
| 285 | 146 | 431 | |
| 228 | 201 | 429 | |
| 172 | 182 | 354 | |
| 71 | 158 | 229 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pima Community College Ranks 1378th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,867 ($56,618 male / $55,286 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 314 (137 male / 177 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,153 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $4,523,941 |
Pima Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Pima Community College is a primarily two-year institution of higher education in Pima County, Arizona, and serves the Tucson metropolitan area. The college was originally named Pima College but the name was changed to Pima Community College in 1972. The original campus for Pima College was located at the site which is now West Campus. The oldest Pima Community College campus, West Campus is located on 267 acres of land between Anklam Road and Speedway Blvd., west of Interstate 10. The Pima Community College Community Campus was opened in 1975 to meet non-traditional educational needs, including distance learning, non-degree activity classes, and adult education. In 1976, the college established the East Learning Center, which became East Campus in 1981 with the construction of a new facility located on 58 acres of land at Irvington Road and Fred Enke Drive, near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. In 2003, the Northwest Community Learning Center (established in 1998) became the Northwest Campus, the newest Pima Community College campus. The Aztec Press is the student newspaper at Pima Community College. It was created in the 1970s as the Campus News (1973 to 1977). It was then named the Aztec Campus News (1977-1978) and Aztec News (1978-1981), before changing to the current name.
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