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Maricopa Community Colleges educates more Arizonans than all three state public universities combined. In 2024, 143,367 students attended Maricopa Community Colleges, and 90% of those students were Arizona residents.

According to a recent enrollment report by the Arizona Board of Regents, total in-state undergraduate enrollment for all three Arizona public universities was 90,060 in fall 2024.  

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Maricopa Community Colleges experience record enrollment growth
Arizona Board of Regents: Fall Enrollment Report, 2025

In 2024, Maricopa Community Colleges educated 125,226 Arizonans, surpassing the combined in-state enrollment of all three Arizona public universities.

According to a recent enrollment report by the Arizona Board of Regents, total in-state undergraduate enrollment for all three Arizona public universities was 90,060 in fall 2024.  

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Maricopa Community Colleges welcomes record-breaking class
Arizona Board of Regents: Fall Enrollment Report, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges conferred 24,178 degrees and certificates in 2023. Because 90% of its graduates are Arizona residents, the system’s 10 colleges collectively produce more Arizona graduates than any other college or university in the state.

According to a recent college completion report by the Arizona Board of Regents, the total number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2023 by Arizona’s public universities to Arizona residents was 21,575.  

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Arizona Board of Regents: Completions Report, 2023
Maricopa Community Colleges celebrates over 20,000 graduates in historic year

With 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations spanning 9,220 square miles of Maricopa County, Arizona, Maricopa Community Colleges has the largest physical footprint of any community college district in the nation.

In academic year 2024-25, the colleges served 143,367 students in unduplicated headcount, including 90,549 full-time student equivalents (FTSE). When compared to other multi-college systems, Maricopa Community Colleges ranks as the nation’s largest in size, scale, and impact across nearly every key metric.

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Maricopa Community Colleges welcomes record-breaking class

According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), only 7% of students across all 10 Maricopa Community Colleges take out federal student loans, with an average loan amount of $3,765.

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93% of Students at Maricopa Community Colleges Graduate Debt-Free

Maricopa Community Colleges is Arizona’s largest provider of workforce training due to its innovative industry partnerships, large student enrollment and extensive 10-college system, and its broad range of credit and non-credit offerings.

Extensive College Network. With 10 colleges across the Phoenix metropolitan area, Maricopa Community Colleges offers broad geographic reach, making workforce training accessible to communities throughout the region.

Corporate & Industry Partnerships. Maricopa Community Colleges partners with industry, government, and nonprofit leaders to develop custom training solutions, support talent pipelines, and address critical workforce needs.

Diverse Learning Options. From short-term skills training and professional development to clock-hour programs and associate degrees, Maricopa Community Colleges delivers flexible pathways that meet the demands of today’s employers and learners.

Statewide Scale & Enrollment. As the state’s largest higher education provider, Maricopa Community Colleges serves more students than any other institution in Arizona, positioning it as a cornerstone of workforce and economic development.

Workforce-Driven Mission. The system is dedicated to aligning education with employer needs—preparing students for in-demand careers, fueling Arizona’s economy, and expanding opportunity for individuals across the state.

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The Economic Value of the Maricopa County Community College District 
Legislative and Industry Leaders Highlight Maricopa Community Colleges' Excellence in Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona Town Hall Release Comprehensive Workforce Report on Arizona’s Future

With tuition starting at $97 per credit hour, Maricopa Community Colleges provides the Valley’s most affordable bachelor’s degree—about one-third the tuition cost of a public in-state university. 

According to a recent tuition and fees report by the Arizona Board of Regents, average annual tuition and fees for a public in-state university is estimated to be around $12,500 for an Arizona resident—at least three times the cost of average annual tuition and fees at one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, estimated to be around $3,000.
 

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Planning on attending college? Maricopa Community Colleges offers the Valley’s most affordable pathway
Arizonans’ Path to the Best Bachelor’s Degree Begins at Maricopa Community Colleges
Arizona Board of Regents: 2025-26 Tuition and Fees

Maricopa Community Colleges is committed to an affordable, high-quality education that has made us the most accessible higher education provider in the Valley and a disruptor in a national conversation about the true cost and value of a degree. In a time when rising costs and mounting debt leave many wondering not if they want to go to college, but whether they can, Maricopa Community Colleges offers a better way to do college. 

Affordability & Value. Tuition starts at just $97 per credit hour, the lowest cost in the Valley, allowing students to earn degrees and industry-aligned credentials at a fraction of the cost of in-state universities and graduate with significantly less debt. 

Accessibility & Flexibility. With 10 colleges, 31 satellite locations, extensive online and hybrid options, small class sizes, and a 100% acceptance rate, every student has the opportunity to enroll and learn in a way that fits their life.

Quality & Student Success. More than 600 degree and certificate programs, including 11 bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields, are taught by faculty with real-world expertise and supported by strong employer partnerships.

Local Impact. Nearly 90% of students are Arizona residents, strengthening the state’s workforce while the system generates $8.8 billion in annual economic impact and supports one in every 30 jobs in Maricopa County.

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93% of Students at Maricopa Community Colleges Graduate Debt-Free
Maricopa Community Colleges Gives Valley High Schoolers a Head Start on College
Arizonans’ Path to the Best Bachelor’s Degree Begins at Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Community Colleges Tuition and Fees

During the 2025–26 academic year, Maricopa Community Colleges offered 683 distinct degree and certificate programs, including 11 bachelor’s degrees. This total does not account for industry-recognized credentials that may be earned alongside an academic award or through non-credit pathways.

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Degrees and Certificates
Bachelor’s Degrees

In 2024, Maricopa Community Colleges provided a college-level curriculum to 27,296 Arizona high school students through the Dual Enrollment early college program. 

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Institutional Data, Maricopa Community Colleges