Western Maricopa Education Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Western Maricopa Education Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling about 245 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (42.9%) and White (29.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 245 0.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 420

Western Maricopa Education Center: what the data shows

Common questions about Western Maricopa Education Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Western Maricopa Education Center?

Western Maricopa Education Center is located in Glendale, AZ (ZIP 85307).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center public or private?

Western Maricopa Education Center is a Public institution.

How big is Western Maricopa Education Center?

Total enrollment: 245 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 420 students.

About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.

How much debt do students have?

36.91% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Western Maricopa Education Center known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Maricopa Education Center was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Western Maricopa Education Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Western Maricopa Education Center.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Maricopa Education Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Maricopa Education Center in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Western Maricopa Education Center reported total enrollment of about 245 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), White (29.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (19.6%). About 36.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

0.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Maricopa Education Center in 2024 is 245 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 420 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Western Maricopa Education Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Information Technology: 97% male / 3% female
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 32% male / 68% female
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Western Maricopa Education Center.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Western Maricopa Education Center.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Information Technology: 34 completions

2. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 25 completions

3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions

4. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions

5. Welding Technology/Welder: 16 completions

Most popular programs at Western Maricopa Education Center.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Western Maricopa Education Center graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Maricopa Education Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,579

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Western Maricopa Education Center is a public institution located in Glendale, AZ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Technology, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 245 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), White (29.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.6%). Approximately 36.91% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Glendale, AZ 85307

Region: Southwest

Insights and Analysis

Western Maricopa Education Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Western Maricopa Education Center located?

Western Maricopa Education Center is located in Glendale, AZ.

How much does Western Maricopa Education Center cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Western Maricopa Education Center?

Western Maricopa Education Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 420 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), White (29.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center public or private?

Western Maricopa Education Center is a public institution located in Glendale, AZ.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center an HBCU?

No. Western Maricopa Education Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center a tribal college?

No. Western Maricopa Education Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Maricopa Education Center reports 42.9% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Western Maricopa Education Center religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Western Maricopa Education Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Arizona trade schools profile
  • Glendale, Arizona city profile
  • Southwest regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Arizona

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.