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# Paradise Valley Community College

Community college in Phoenix serving nearly 6,000 students with low tuition and transfer-focused liberal arts programming.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 33.652135, -112.009865

### Summary

Community college in Phoenix serving nearly 6,000 students with low tuition and transfer-focused liberal arts programming.

### Description

Paradise Valley Community College is a public two-year institution in Phoenix, Arizona, serving the greater metropolitan area with open-access general education and liberal arts coursework. As a community college, PVCC functions primarily as a transfer pathway for students pursuing bachelor's degrees at four-year universities, while also offering workforce preparation and skill development programs.

The college enrolls approximately 5,880 students and maintains a low cost of attendance: in-state tuition runs $2,328 annually, while out-of-state tuition is $8,929. This pricing structure makes PVCC an economical entry point for students beginning their higher education in the Phoenix area or seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring.

PVCC's role as a community college positions it best for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution, those exploring majors before committing to a four-year program, and working adults balancing education with employment. The college's Economic Mobility Index classification reflects its emphasis on access and pathways to earnings improvement. For details about program offerings, admissions, and support services, visit the official website at paradisevalley.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 364,016
- **State**: AZ
- **City**: Phoenix
- **Address**: 18401 N 32nd St
- **Zip Code**: 85032
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.paradisevalley.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $2,328
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,929
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $2,328
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,929
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 5,880
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities