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Arizona College-Mesa

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Arizona College-Mesa is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Arizona College-Mesa is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arizona College-Mesa is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Arizona College-Mesa is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Arizona College-Mesa do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,334

Cost of attendance at Arizona College-Mesa in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,334

Cost of attendance at Arizona College-Mesa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Arizona College-Mesa received on average $3,802 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,802
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 94% $3,645 $171,336
Other Federal Grant 47 94% $3,732 $175,400
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $3,298 $3,298
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 47 94% $3,802 $178,698

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arizona College-Mesa students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Arizona College-Mesa students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.8%.

68.4%

  • African American 64.7% 11 students
  • white 57.1% 8 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 35 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Arizona College-Mesa provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arizona College-Mesa offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)