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Phoenix College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College 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 Phoenix 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.

Phoenix 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Phoenix College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Phoenix College is reported to be 13%, 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 64% at Phoenix College 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

$2,070

Cost of attendance at Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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, 83 of freshman students at Phoenix College received on average $5,842 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.

$5,842
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 277 67% $5,304 $1,469,107
Other Federal Grant 284 69% $6,075 $1,725,227
State Grant/Scholarships 13 3% $615 $8,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 173 42% $1,497 $259,019
Total Grant & Scholarships 341 83% $5,842 $1,992,246

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Phoenix 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 Phoenix College students is 13.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.3%.

13.4%

  • asian 41.7% 5 students
  • African American 10.5% 6 students
  • white 15.4% 8 students
  • unknown 20.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 12.9% 62 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Phoenix College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Phoenix 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
  • 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

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