Mesa Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Mesa Community College is a public community college in Mesa, Arizona, with about 14,460 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,132 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,358. Student demographics in federal data include White (42.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,358
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,132 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,460 30.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,046
- Room & Board: $10,872 annual estimate
Mesa Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mesa Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mesa Community College?
Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85202).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Mesa Community College public or private?
Mesa Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mesa Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,358 in-state, $8,958 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,132.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,838 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,619 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,211 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,063 |
| $110,001+ | $18,140 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,432.
How big is Mesa Community College?
Total enrollment: 14,460 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 24,046 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mesa Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 15.64%.
What do graduates of Mesa Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,702 six years after entry; $44,034 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,473.
20.97% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mesa Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Art/Art Studies, General (897 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (500 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (420 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (411 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (403 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (291 completions)
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager (263 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (230 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (219 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (188 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mesa Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 15.64%; median earnings $44,034 at 10 years; net price $12,132. 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 Mesa Community College was $2,358.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,132
2024 Value
In 2024 Mesa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,132.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,528 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,132 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 Mesa Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.09% 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 | $8,868 |
| 2014 | $2,046 | $7,830 | $8,494 |
| 2015 | $2,046 | $7,830 | $8,084 |
| 2016 | $2,094 | $7,878 | $7,497 |
| 2017 | $2,094 | $7,878 | $8,020 |
| 2018 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $7,717 |
| 2019 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $9,669 |
| 2020 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $11,071 |
| 2021 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $10,850 |
| 2022 | $2,070 | $7,854 | $12,035 |
| 2023 | $2,358 | $8,958 | $13,438 |
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
Mesa Community College reported total enrollment of about 14,460 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.5%), Hispanic or Latino (35.4%), and Black or African American (6.0%). About 20.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mesa Community College in 2024 is 14,460 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 24,046 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 White at 42.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.35% 100% Completion Time
15.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.35% of students graduating from Mesa 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: 34% male / 66% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mesa Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,473 Median Student Debt
$44,034 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
807.39% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mesa Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 133 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Art/Art Studies, General: 897 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 500 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 420 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 411 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 403 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 291 completions
7. Building/Construction Site Management/Manager: 263 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 230 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 219 completions
Most popular programs at Mesa Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mesa Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mesa Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,697
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,135
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, 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, Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 14,460 students. Student body composition includes White (42.5%), Hispanic or Latino (35.4%), Black or African American (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 15.64%. Approximately 20.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Mesa, AZ 85202
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.64% graduation rate at Mesa 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 133 distinct degree programs, Mesa 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 Mesa Community College located?
Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, AZ.
How much does Mesa Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,358 and average net price is $12,132 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,872 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mesa Community College?
Mesa Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 24,046 students, White (42.5%), Hispanic or Latino (35.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mesa Community College?
About 45.8% of students at Mesa Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mesa Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,702 six years after entry and $44,034 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mesa Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mesa Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,473.
Is Mesa Community College public or private?
Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, AZ.
Is Mesa Community College an HBCU?
No. Mesa Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mesa Community College a tribal college?
No. Mesa Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mesa Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mesa Community College reports 35.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mesa Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mesa 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
- Related geography & profiles
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.