Arizona College-Mesa

www.arizonacollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,810

2.74% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,519

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

133

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

47.6%

79 Graduates

About

Arizona College-Mesa is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Arizona College-Mesa were Medical Assistant (125 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 191 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona College-Mesa. 92.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.85% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (84 degrees), 1.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arizona College-Mesa is $18,810, which is $3,646 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona College-Mesa was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,162 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arizona College-Mesa is $18,810, which is $3,646 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,519.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Arizona College-Mesa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arizona College-Mesa was $18,810. The cost of tuition at Arizona College-Mesa is $3,646 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arizona College-Mesa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,519

2023 Value

4.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arizona College-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,519. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arizona College-Mesa grew by 4.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arizona College-Mesa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,448

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arizona College-Mesa was of $9,448 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.43% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arizona College-Mesa (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Arizona College-Mesa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 25.7% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arizona College-Mesa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arizona College-Mesa was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1162 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arizona College-Mesa had a total enrollment of 133 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arizona College-Mesa is 133 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Arizona College-Mesa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arizona College-Mesa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 9.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.77% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.752% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arizona College-Mesa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.8%), followed by White Female (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arizona College-Mesa in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 133 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona College-Mesa is 133 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Arizona College-Mesa are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arizona College-Mesa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arizona College-Mesa was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Arizona College-Mesa had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arizona College-Mesa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students
White
28 enrolled students
Black or African American
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arizona College-Mesa is 40.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 9.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.77% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.752% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 161 more women than men received degrees from Arizona College-Mesa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona College-Mesa is hispanic or latino (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Arizona College-Mesa is Medical Assistant (125 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona College-Mesa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (191 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa in 2023 are Health (191 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa are Health (191 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Arizona College-Mesa are Health (191 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arizona College-Mesa.

Medical Assistant

Most Common (2023)

125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Arizona College-Mesa was Medical Assistant with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Arizona College-Mesa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona College-Mesa, which is 0.0852 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arizona College-Mesa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona College-Mesa in Medical Insurance Specialist, which is 0.2 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona College-Mesa in Medical Assistant, which is 30.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 48% of students graduating from Arizona College-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Arizona College-Mesa is Female and Two or More Races (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona College-Mesa is hispanic or latino (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
81 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona College-Mesa is hispanic or latino female (81 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Arizona College-Mesa employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Arizona College-Mesa are Female No academic rank (5), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona College-Mesa are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.92M

2023 Salaries

6.34%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Arizona College-Mesa paid a median of $1.92M in salaries, a 6.34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.69% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$372k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Arizona College-Mesa paid a total of $372k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arizona College-Mesa was No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona College-Mesa were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arizona College-Mesa was Female No academic rank with 5 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arizona College-Mesa.

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