Estrella Mountain Community College Tuition & Completion
Estrella Mountain Community College is a public community college in Avondale, Arizona, serving roughly 4,512 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,254 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,358. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (57.8%) and White (22.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,358
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,254 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,512 32.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,053
- Room & Board: $10,872 annual estimate
Estrella Mountain Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Estrella Mountain Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Estrella Mountain Community College?
Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, AZ (ZIP 85392-1000).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College public or private?
Estrella Mountain Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,358 in-state, $8,958 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,254.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,780 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,281 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,247 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,695 |
| $110,001+ | $17,197 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,432.
How big is Estrella Mountain Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,512 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,053 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Estrella Mountain Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.23%.
First-year retention: 68.8%.
What do graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,357 six years after entry; $44,356 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,500.
23.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Estrella Mountain Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Art/Art Studies, General (545 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (298 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (156 completions)
- Natural Sciences (155 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (122 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (93 completions)
- General Studies (79 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (74 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (69 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (67 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.23%; median earnings $44,356 at 10 years; net price $12,254. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,358
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Estrella Mountain Community College was $2,358.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,254
2024 Value
In 2024 Estrella Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,254.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,016 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,254 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,432 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,832 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,872 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,104 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,334 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,336 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Estrella Mountain Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.02% 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 Estrella Mountain Community College 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 Estrella Mountain Community College 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 | $1,974 | $7,758 | $7,696 |
| 2014 | $2,046 | $7,830 | $7,790 |
| 2015 | $2,046 | $7,830 | $7,458 |
| 2016 | $2,094 | $7,878 | $7,108 |
| 2017 | $2,094 | $7,878 | $6,901 |
| 2018 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $6,861 |
| 2019 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $9,200 |
| 2020 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $9,487 |
| 2021 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $9,708 |
| 2022 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $11,072 |
| 2023 | $2,358 | $8,958 | $12,211 |
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
Estrella Mountain Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,512 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), White (22.5%), and Black or African American (8.3%). About 23.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Estrella Mountain Community College in 2024 is 4,512 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,053 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.8%
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 57.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.86% 100% Completion Time
32.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.86% of students graduating from Estrella Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Art/Art Studies, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 39% male / 61% 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 Estrella Mountain Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,500 Median Student Debt
$44,356 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
804.93% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Estrella Mountain Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Art/Art Studies, General: 545 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 298 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 156 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 155 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 122 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 93 completions
7. General Studies: 79 completions
8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 74 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 69 completions
Most popular programs at Estrella Mountain Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Estrella Mountain Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Estrella Mountain Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,322
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,769
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Avondale, AZ, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Art/Art Studies, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 4,512 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), White (22.5%), Black or African American (8.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.23%. Approximately 23.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Avondale, AZ 85392-1000
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.23% graduation rate at Estrella Mountain Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 67 distinct degree programs, Estrella Mountain Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Estrella Mountain Community College located?
Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, AZ.
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,358 and average net price is $12,254 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,872 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Estrella Mountain Community College?
Estrella Mountain Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,053 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), White (22.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Estrella Mountain Community College?
About 54.3% of students at Estrella Mountain Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,357 six years after entry and $44,356 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Estrella Mountain Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Estrella Mountain Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,500.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College public or private?
Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Avondale, AZ.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College an HBCU?
No. Estrella Mountain Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College a tribal college?
No. Estrella Mountain Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Estrella Mountain Community College reports 57.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Estrella Mountain Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Estrella Mountain Community College 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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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.