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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ·Public·12,049 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Arizona residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 12,049 students.

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12,049
Students
$13,438
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,500
Earnings
10 yr
$4,500
Debt

About This School

Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona with approximately 12,049 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,438 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mesa Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Mesa, Arizona. It is the largest of the 10 community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, the largest community college district in the United States in terms of enrollment.

The largest community college in the Maricopa County district, this is a strong option for students who want an affordable pathway into higher education — median debt at graduation is just $4,500, which is remarkably low. That said, median earnings of $41,500 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should be strategic about using MCC as a transfer launchpad to a four-year school rather than a terminal degree, especially in fields where credentials matter for higher pay.

Founded
1965
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts15%
Health Professions13%
Computer Science12%
Business & Marketing10%
Education2%
Physical Sciences1%
Communications1%
Psychology1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jimmy KimmelCarla Morrison

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Avg Net Price
$13,438
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$18,975

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 9.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White42%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino36%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,049 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mesa Community College

1833 W Southern Ave

Mesa, AZ 85202

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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