Pima Community College
Pima Community College is a public community college in Tucson, Arizona, with about 14,242 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $2,442 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,442
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,405 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,242 24.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.60%
Pima Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pima Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pima Community College?
Pima Community College is located in Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85709-1275).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pima Community College public or private?
Pima Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Pima Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,442 in-state, $7,758 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,405.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,605 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,850 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,552 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,865 |
| $110,001+ | $9,615 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,768.
How big is Pima Community College?
Total enrollment: 14,242 students.
About 25% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.60%.
First-year retention: 67.6%.
What do graduates of Pima Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,622 six years after entry; $39,810 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,000.
34.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pima Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (5,624 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,712 completions)
- CIP 510904 (256 completions)
- CIP 470105 (219 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (161 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (149 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (119 completions)
- CIP 490205 (105 completions)
- CIP 240102 (93 completions)
- CIP 470607 (88 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pima Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.60%; median earnings $39,810 at 10 years; net price $3,405. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,442
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pima Community College was $2,442.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,405
2024 Value
In 2024 Pima Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,405.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,405 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,768 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,032 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pima Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.65% 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 Pima 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 Pima 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 | $1,724 | $8,048 | $2,759 |
| 2014 | $1,844 | $8,048 | $2,987 |
| 2015 | $1,974 | $8,610 | $2,721 |
| 2016 | $2,046 | $7,362 | $4,086 |
| 2017 | $2,118 | $7,434 | $4,608 |
| 2018 | $2,142 | $7,458 | $3,817 |
| 2019 | $2,190 | $7,506 | $3,583 |
| 2020 | $2,250 | $7,566 | $3,846 |
| 2021 | $2,250 | $7,566 | $3,409 |
| 2022 | $2,298 | $7,614 | $3,575 |
| 2023 | $2,370 | $7,686 | $3,123 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pima Community College in 2024 is 14,242 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.6%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.45% 100% Completion Time
27.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.45% of students graduating from Pima Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pima Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,000 Median Student Debt
$39,810 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2822.91% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pima Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 2,712 completions
CIP 51.0904: 256 completions
CIP 47.0105: 219 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 161 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 149 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 119 completions
CIP 49.0205: 105 completions
CIP 24.0102: 93 completions
CIP 47.0607: 88 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 5,624 completions
Most popular programs at Pima Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pima Community College graduates.
About
Pima Community College is a public institution located in Tucson, AZ, offering 89 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 14,242 students. The institution maintains a 27.60% graduation rate. Approximately 34.51% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Tucson, AZ 85709-1275
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.60% graduation rate at Pima 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 89 distinct degree programs, Pima 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.
FAQ
How much does Pima Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,442 and average net price is $3,405 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pima Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,622 six years after entry and $39,810 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pima Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,000.
How big is Pima Community College?
Total enrollment is about 14,242 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pima Community College public or private?
Pima Community College is a public institution located in Tucson, AZ.
Is Pima Community College an HBCU?
No. Pima Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pima Community College a tribal college?
No. Pima Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pima Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pima Community College reports 52.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pima Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pima 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.