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About Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College Overview

Mesa Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Mesa, Arizona. Mesa Community College was founded in 1965 and now enrolls around 20,424 students a year, including 20,424 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Mesa Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Mesa Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Mesa Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Mesa Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Mesa Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mesa Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Mesa Community College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is September 1.

2021 Mesa Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
In-State Tuition $2,550
Out-of-State $9,780
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package $0

Is Mesa Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Mesa Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mesa Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Mesa Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Mesa Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mesa Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Mesa Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mesa Community College. Based on this information, how does Mesa Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Mesa Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Mesa Community College Located?

Mesa Community College is located in the urban setting of Mesa, Arizona, less than an hour from Phoenix.

If you want to see Mesa Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 60 to Mesa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mesa Community College and Mesa are like without leaving home.

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College Info

1833 West Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85202-4866

Campus Setting: Urban

Mesa Community College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Sep 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Sep 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mesa Community College is Sep 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mesa Community College is Sep 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Mesa Community College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Mesa Community College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$15,424

In State

$22,024

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$2,328
$8,928
Fees
$680
$680
Housing
$10,872
$10,872
Books
$1,544
$1,544

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Mesa Community College is like? There are approximately 20,424 students enrolled at Mesa Community College. 31% percent of students attend school full-time.

31%

Full Time

69%

Part Time

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

20,424

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$3,008

Out-of-State

$9,608

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Sep 1
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