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IPEDS ID: 105525
OPE ID: 00726600
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Pima Community College
4905C East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85709-1275
General information:  (520) 206-4500
Website:  www.pima.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  36,969 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  29 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.pima.edu/new-students/apply/index.html
Apply Onlinewww.pima.edu/new-students/apply/index.html
Financial Aidwww.pima.edu/paying-for-school/financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.pima.edu/web/net-price-calculator/npc.htm
Mission Statement
  www.pima.edu/about-pima/mission
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty3151,180
Instructional3151,180
Research and public service00
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$1,352$1,412$1,532$1,6527.8%
Out-of-state$6,332$6,584$7,184$7,7848.4%
Books and supplies$1,600$1,600$1,600$1,6000.0%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$5,400$5,400$5,400$5,4000.0%
Other$2,700$2,700$2,700$2,7000.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,700$2,700$2,700$2,400-11.1%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
Off Campus$11,052$11,112$11,232$11,3521.1%
Off Campus with Family$5,652$5,712$5,832$5,652-3.1%
Out-of-state
Off Campus$16,032$16,284$16,884$17,4843.6%
Off Campus with Family$10,632$10,884$11,484$11,7842.6%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid12,37668%————
Grant or scholarship aid2,18363%$9,709,027$4,448
Federal grants2,01258%$9,054,316$4,500
Pell grants2,01258%$8,909,034$4,428
Other federal grants1564%$145,282$931
State/local government grant or scholarships281%$77,019$2,751
Institutional grants or scholarships39211%$577,692$1,474
Student loan aid71321%$3,239,168$4,543
Federal student loans71120%$3,204,192$4,507
Other student loans50%$34,976$6,995
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid114,00238%$51,410,736$3,672
Pell grants12,59034%$47,195,318$3,749
Federal student loans6,01816%$29,237,399$4,858
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$3,259$2,882$2,971
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$2,272$2,122$2,251
$30,001 – $48,000$3,350$3,121$3,294
$48,001 – $75,000$5,306$5,394$5,280
$75,001 – $110,000$6,509$6,969$6,977
$110,001 and more$6,677$7,084$7,236
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)36,969
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment2,499
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 37% Part-time: 63%Student Gender: Male: 46% Female: 54%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 3% Asian: 3% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic/Latino: 35% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 46% Two or more races: 3% Race/ethnicity unknown: 4% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 56% 25 and over: 44% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 90% Out-of-state: 0% Foreign countries: 2% Unknown: 8%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
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  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
  • Some health programs have special program application requirements. These programs include Respiratory Healthcare, Radiologic Technology, Dental Hygiene, and Nursing. Paralegal and Teacher Education also have special requirements. Minimum associate or bachelor's degrees are required for endorsements in ESL, Special Education, K-12 Reading, Middle School, and Structured English Immersion.
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 60% Part-time students: 40%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 32 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 12% Transfer-out rate: 7%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 10% Female: 13%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 12% Asian: 9% Black or African American: 6% Hispanic/Latino: 11% White: 13% Race/ethnicity unknown: 11% Non-resident alien: 23%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2007 or Fall 2008, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2007 or Fall 2008, by Time to Completion Within "Normal time" for the program: 8% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 13% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: 15%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
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Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
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Certificate		Associate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies--0
Category total--0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting6622
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General418
Business Administration and Management, General25120
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other0--
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other12045-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other0--
Business/Commerce, General-0d391
Customer Service Management2--
Fashion Merchandising1-5
Hospitality Administration/Management, General2-9
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General27d--
Insurance-0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce1--
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management291821
Retailing and Retail Operations3--
Category total220d82d456
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia-00
Category total-00
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General0--
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other2--
Computer Support Specialist3--
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst-56
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications27d-58
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician0--
Word Processing64--
Category total96d564
Construction Trades
Building Construction Technology-30-
Building/Property Maintenance32229
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other7--
Category total393229
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0d--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching36d045d
Education, General-7513d
Education, Other1d--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0--
Special Education and Teaching, General-61-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other0d--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other1--
Category total38d13658d
Engineering
Pre-Engineering--13
Category total--13
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD10622
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician3-6
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General0--
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology1-0
Integrated Circuit Design3--
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician1--
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other000
Surveying Technology/Surveying-20-
Category total182628
English Language and Literature/Letters
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing4--
Category total4--
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Language Interpretation and Translation-1014
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation--1
Category total-1015
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other33--
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant-34
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician--11
Clinical/Medical Social Work8-63
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling8--
Dental Assisting/Assistant-20-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--25
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician6-0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1128
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician16-8
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant15--
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-39-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage-1310
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist94--
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other0--
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant-139
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist2--
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other10567-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician26--
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer--18
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--210
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist--29
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant--16
Category total314156431
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections0--
Corrections Administration0--
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other0--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0--
Criminal Justice/Police Science-09
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies--52d
Fire Science/Fire-fighting23-30
Forensic Science and Technology21--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other0--
Juvenile Corrections0--
Category total44091d
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal-1830
Category total-1830
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies--424d
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2--
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-1,605d901d
Category total21,605d1,325d
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician-1-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician-9815
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician45417
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician-1-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General--0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician1601
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician2d1d6d
Category total63d105d39d
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Physical Fitness Technician9--
Category total9--
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other16--
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant68-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager-1325
Category total222125
Precision Production
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0--
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist-1317
Welding Technology/Welder0-8
Category total01325
Science Technologies/Technicians
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician-3-
Category total-3-
Social Sciences
Anthropology--7
Archeology-2-
Political Science and Government, General--7
Sociology--4
Category total-218
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor27--
Category total27--
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film/Video Production6-19
Design and Visual Communications, General1-14
Digital Arts-768
Fashion/Apparel Design0--
Game and Interactive Media Design--11
Visual and Performing Arts, General--16
Category total77128
Grand total9032,2212,775
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division I MenWomen
Baseball38–
Basketball2217
Football84–
Golf124
Soccer3121
Softball–21
Tennis1210
Track and Field, Indoor3325
Track and Field, Outdoor3625
Track and Field, X-Country1013
Volleyball–14
Other Sports4–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (!)1/1/1975 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Assisting (DA)5/12/1972 -  Accredited
Dental Laboratory Technology (DT)12/8/1977 -  Accredited
Dental Hygiene (DH)12/5/1991 -  Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers(!)9/1/1973 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs(!)6/1/1981 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations011
Liquor law violations053
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery001
Aggravated assault000
Burglary120
Motor vehicle theft1196
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate23.4%
Number in default553
Number in repayment2,358
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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