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Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Mesa Community College is a public institution with an open admissions policy based in Mesa, Arizona, conferring associate and professional certifications. The school operates two campuses, Red Mountain as well as the Southern and Dobson location. MCC has the largest enrollment of any community college district in the nation. With more than 40 partnering institutions, include three within the state of Arizona, MCC can assist in transferring to a 4-year institution.

Average Net Price:
$9,669
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,669
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,959
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,532
Books and Supplies
$1464
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,062
$30k - $48k
$11,758
$48k - $75k
$13,346
$75k - $110k
$15,329
$110k+
$17,056
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,405
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,936
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,646

 

Students receiving state aid
0%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$500
Students receiving federal aid
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,936
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,171,334

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
9%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,750
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
Students receiving federal loans
9%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,297
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,100

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionSeptember 1
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
175
$30k - $48k
82
$48k - $75k
55
$75k - $110k
23
$110k+
9

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 480-461-7600
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
15,772
Total Number of Undergrads
15,772
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
83

Faculty Overview

0
100
29%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
48
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
34%
Native American
3%
White
45%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
42
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Thunderbirds
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
243
Total Female Athletes
109
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Mesa Community College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,500
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
San Diego
Los Angeles
Seattle
Denver
Top 5 Employers
Banner Health
Mesa Community College
Arizona State University
Wells Fargo
Intel Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Information Technology
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
They have helpful teachers and offer a vast assortment of resources to utilize in your studies. Plus, there are two campuses to choose from that each have there own great qualities. I attend both campuses for the best selection of classes and the opportunity to benefit from what both have to offer.
Kristen from Mesa, AZ
Great teachers
Carlos from Mesa, AZ
Most of the teachers at MCC are really educated and know what they are teaching. I think that they give the student everything they need to do well in whichever class they are taking and it is up to the student to grasp, memorize, or let it go. I personally have learned a lot and wish that it was a 4 year college because I feel like I would really educate myself there.
Diondre from Mesa, AZ
Mesa Community College is a very affordable and competitive college. It offers a great variety of courses and the staff is very knowledgeable. Excellent education for the money!
Ethan from Gilbert, AZ
The professors here are great and because it is a community college, they are more focused on your education than research.
Sara from Phoenix, AZ
Mesa Community College is a number one destination when applying to a new school. MCC contains one of the most relaxed, entertaining environments while attending a college. With it's highly intriguing education, MCC is a school of dreams.
Casey from Phoenix, AZ
I am attending the Red Mountain Campus and I love it. The teachers are dedicated and passionate about teaching.
Stephanie from Mesa, AZ
Throughout my college years, I began to take school more serious. The teachers want more out of you than you realise. As a person, you will grow. Because the class sizes are smaller, you won't miss a lot of information on what you're learning.
Allyson from Mesa, AZ
There are the teachers that you don't like and can't really learn well with, but there will always be those types. There's free math and psychology tutoring if a student needs. The teachers are always willing to help when they can because they genuinely enjoy the job.
Cara from Mesa, AZ