School Overview
Estrella Mountain Community College is one of the oldest and largest community college districts in the United States. Located in Maricopa County in Arizona, the college offers associates degree programs in areas such as arts and communications, education, business, healthcare and wellness, and more.
There are three campuses that offer education programs at Estrella Mountain Community College. The main campus is located in Avondale, the EMCC Buckeye Education Center and the West-MEC Southwest Campus are located in Buckeye.
General Information
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Admission Office 3000 North Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392-1010 (623) 935-8000 Fax: (623) 935-8870 Contact: Frank Amparo Director of Admission and Records |
Main Address 3000 North Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392 (623) 935-8000 www.estrellamountain.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,973 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 460 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,156 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $5 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Not reported |
College Majors
Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics C Education Education – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Work/Family Studies C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Assistant A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Chef Training A,C Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Estrella Mountain Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (623) 935-8000 |
| Website: | www.estrellamountain.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392-1000 |
| Setting: | 22 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,344 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,565 (70% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,094 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,878 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 75% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,328 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Estrella Mountain Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Estrella Mountain Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | 5 | |||
| Education | 2 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 3 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 38 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Estrella Mountain Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Estrella Mountain Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $2,094 |
| Out-of-state | $7,878 |
| Books and supplies | $1,288 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 714 | 75% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 638 | 67% | $4,328 |
| Student loan aid | 166 | 17% | $4,190 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,401 | 47% | $3,449 |
| Federal student loans | 1,764 | 19% | $5,816 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Estrella Mountain Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Estrella Mountain Community College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Estrella Mountain Community College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 9,344 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,344 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Estrella Mountain Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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