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Pima Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Pima is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pima is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Pima suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,250

Cost of attendance at Pima Community College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,566

Cost of attendance at Pima Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at Pima Community College received on average $5,377 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,377
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 405 49% $5,103 $2,066,900
Other Federal Grant 405 49% $5,432 $2,199,835
State Grant/Scholarships 46 6% $837 $38,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 115 14% $2,887 $332,007
Total Grant & Scholarships 478 58% $5,377 $2,570,342

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pima Community College students is 17.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.2%.

17.3%

  • asian 14.7% 5 students
  • African American 12.0% 9 students
  • white 19.8% 85 students
  • unknown 12.1% 7 students
  • hawaiian 18.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 17.4% 139 students
  • Mixed Race 15.8% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Pima Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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