Arizona College-Mesa Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Arizona College-Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling about 140 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $29,284 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $18,835. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,657 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,835
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,284 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 140 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 54.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 474
Arizona College-Mesa: what the data shows
Common questions about Arizona College-Mesa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arizona College-Mesa?
Arizona College-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85201).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Arizona College-Mesa public or private?
Arizona College-Mesa is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Arizona College-Mesa cost?
Published tuition: $18,835.
Average net price after aid: $29,284.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $28,877 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,714 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,735 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,403 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $75,340.
How big is Arizona College-Mesa?
Total enrollment: 140 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 474 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona College-Mesa?
150%-time completion rate: 87.50%.
First-year retention: 86.8%.
What do graduates of Arizona College-Mesa earn?
Median earnings: $32,840 six years after entry; $34,657 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
80.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arizona College-Mesa known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (100 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (33 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (20 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arizona College-Mesa a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 87.50%; median earnings $34,657 at 10 years; net price $29,284. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,835
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arizona College-Mesa was $18,835.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,284
2024 Value
In 2024 Arizona College-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,284.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$117,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,284 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$75,340 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Arizona College-Mesa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
80.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arizona College-Mesa was 0.00%.
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 Arizona College-Mesa in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,024 | $15,024 | — |
| 2014 | $15,223 | $15,223 | $20,110 |
| 2015 | $15,530 | $15,530 | $20,710 |
| 2016 | $19,345 | $19,345 | $21,212 |
| 2017 | $19,345 | $19,345 | $29,444 |
| 2018 | $19,764 | $19,764 | $29,284 |
| 2019 | $15,841 | $15,841 | $28,548 |
| 2020 | $15,841 | $15,841 | $22,728 |
| 2021 | $18,334 | $18,334 | $26,074 |
| 2022 | $18,334 | $18,334 | $28,148 |
| 2023 | $18,835 | $18,835 | $26,682 |
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
Arizona College-Mesa reported total enrollment of about 140 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (35.0%), Black or African American (22.1%), and White (20.7%). About 80.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arizona College-Mesa in 2024 is 140 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 474 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.8%
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 35.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
87.50% 100% Completion Time
87.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 87.50% of students graduating from Arizona College-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 10% male / 90% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 12% male / 88% female
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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 Arizona College-Mesa.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$34,657 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
195.87% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arizona College-Mesa.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 100 completions
2. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 33 completions
3. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 20 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Arizona College-Mesa.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arizona College-Mesa graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arizona College-Mesa from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,722
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arizona College-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 140 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (35.0%), Black or African American (22.1%), White (20.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 87.50%. Approximately 80.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Mesa, AZ 85201
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.50% graduation rate, Arizona College-Mesa demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arizona College-Mesa located?
Arizona College-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ.
How much does Arizona College-Mesa cost?
Reported tuition is $18,835 and average net price is $29,284 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Arizona College-Mesa?
Arizona College-Mesa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 474 students, Hispanic or Latino (35.0%), Black or African American (22.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arizona College-Mesa?
About 54.4% of students at Arizona College-Mesa are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arizona College-Mesa earn?
Median earnings are $32,840 six years after entry and $34,657 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arizona College-Mesa?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arizona College-Mesa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Arizona College-Mesa public or private?
Arizona College-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ.
Is Arizona College-Mesa an HBCU?
No. Arizona College-Mesa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arizona College-Mesa a tribal college?
No. Arizona College-Mesa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arizona College-Mesa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Arizona College-Mesa reports 35.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Arizona College-Mesa religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arizona College-Mesa in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Arizona trade schools profile
- Mesa, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.