Estrella Mountain Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Avondale, Arizona, Estrella Mountain 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 Estrella Mountain 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.

Estrella Mountain 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 Estrella Mountain is reported to be 16%, 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 68% at Estrella Mountain suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,070

Cost of attendance at Estrella Mountain 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

$7,854

Cost of attendance at Estrella Mountain 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, 75 of freshman students at Estrella Mountain Community College received on average $4,924 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.

$4,924

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	261	45%	$5,037	$1,314,657
Other Federal Grant	298	51%	$5,743	$1,711,363
State Grant/Scholarships	18	3%	$500	$9,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	234	40%	$1,780	$416,615
Total Grant & Scholarships	434	75%	$4,924	$2,136,978

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Estrella Mountain 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 Estrella Mountain Community College students is 16.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.8%.

16.0%

asian 10.7% 3 students
African American 10.0% 6 students
white 20.2% 46 students
unknown 20.7% 6 students
hispanic 15.0% 87 students
Mixed Race 17.6% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Estrella Mountain Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Estrella Mountain 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

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

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