What Phoenix College does

Phoenix College is a public community college founded in 1920 and operated by the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), serving approximately 17,000 students annually across the Phoenix metropolitan area. The institution offers over 150 degree and certificate programs organized into eight Fields of Interest, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees (Information Technology and Public Safety Administration) approved by the Higher Learning Commission. It maintains a 22:1 average class size across its main campus (1202 W Thomas Road), Center for Nursing Excellence (3700 N 3rd Avenue), Center of Excellence for Healthcare Education (3144 N 7th Avenue), and the PC Preparatory Academy charter high school.

The college operates on a tuition-based revenue model supplemented by federal Title IV financial aid, property taxes, state appropriations, and federal grants. Tuition is structured on a tiered per-credit basis ranging from $48.50/credit for senior Maricopa County residents to $579.50/credit for out-of-county upper division students, with Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and distance learning tiers. Distribution is omnichannel: students may enroll online through the Maricopa admission portal, in-person at the Hannelly One-Stop Enrollment Center, or remotely via the ETeam virtual services platform (Cranium Cafe). The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds Federal School Code 001078 for Title IV programs.

The college's technology stack is built on district-shared infrastructure (Canvas LMS, Student Information System, My Maricopa Portal, Google Workspace for Education) with proprietary service-layer additions including the Bear Tracks Embark advising system, the Transfer Evaluation System (TES), and the ETeam virtual services platform. Customer segments are diversified across new students, transfer students, international students, high school students (including PC Prep), veterans/military, and Dreamers/DACA recipients. The institution maintains formal transfer articulation agreements with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, and Grand Canyon University, and its alumni association has over 30,000 members.

Name

Phoenix College

Legal name

Phoenix College

Website

https://phoenixcollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Phoenix College is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1920 and part of the Maricopa County Community College District. It serves approximately 17,000 students annually with over 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, across four locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational certificate programs
• University transfer pathways
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Phoenix College generates revenue primarily through student tuition, which varies by residency status. Maricopa County residents pay $97 per credit hour for lower division and $145.50 for upper division courses. Additional fees include $15 registration processing fee per semester, $25 audit fees, and other ancillary charges.
2. Financial Aid Administration: The college distributes federal and state financial aid including Pell Grants, SEOG, student loans, federal work-study, and institutional scholarships to eligible students.
3. Scholarship Administration: Phoenix College connects students with external scholarship opportunities through the Maricopa Foundation and district scholarship programs, including specialized scholarships for Dreamers/DACA students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Phoenix College delivers post-secondary education to approximately 17,000 students annually through associate degree programs, certificate programs, and two bachelor of applied science (BAS) degrees, along with dedicated support programs for veterans, international students, multilingual learners, and high school dual-enrollment students. Instruction is delivered on its central Phoenix campus and through virtual services, with structured transfer pathways to four-year universities and workforce training aligned to regional employer demand.

Product overview

Phoenix College is a community college offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem. The institution provides over 150 degree and certificate programs across associate and bachelor's levels, organized into eight Fields of Interest. Core offerings include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and two BAS programs (Information Technology and Public Safety Administration). Supporting services include the Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (a free public charter high school), the My Maricopa student portal, library services, financial aid through multiple channels, and virtual student services via ETeam. The institution serves approximately 17,000 students annually and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (PCPA): A charter high school accredited by NCA CASI operating on the Phoenix College campus, allowing students to earn both high school diplomas and potentially complete community college courses.

Products and services

• Degree and Certificate Programs More than 90 associate degree and certificate programs, plus two bachelor of applied science (BAS) degrees, serving approximately 17,000 students annually in central Phoenix.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degrees Two four-year bachelor of applied science degrees offered to students seeking a baccalaureate credential at Phoenix College.
• Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (PC Prep) Dual-enrollment program that allows high school students to take college courses for simultaneous high school and college credit, accelerating time-to-degree.
• Adult Basic Education Program Adult basic education services for adult learners seeking foundational education, high school equivalency preparation, and English language acquisition.
• Phoenix College Global (International Student Services) Dedicated international student services providing F-1 visa-eligible admissions, English language support, and international student advising for global learners.
• Veterans Education Benefits Office Specialized office helping veterans, active-duty military, and eligible dependents access GI Bill and other VA education benefits, advising, and academic support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000 students served annually with over 150 degree/certificate programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Federal agency administering financial aid programs including Pell Grants, student loans, and work-study. Phoenix College participates in Title IV programs with Federal School Code 001078.
• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity transfer partner allowing Phoenix College graduates to transfer credits toward bachelor's degrees. Contact: [email protected].
• Northern Arizona University (NAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity transfer partner for students completing associate degrees to transfer to NAU for bachelor's completion.
• Grand Canyon University (GCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity transfer partner with dedicated GCU contact for transfer students (Contact: [email protected]).
• University of Arizona (U of A)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity transfer partner enabling seamless credit transfer to U of A bachelor programs.
• AZTransfercoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide transfer evaluation system allowing students to see how Maricopa courses transfer to Arizona state universities (ASU, NAU, U of A).
• Maricopa Community Colleges DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Maricopa County Community College District, the largest community college district in Arizona, providing shared resources, systems, and articulation pathways.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pima Community College: Arizona's other large community college district, headquartered in Tucson, operating a multi-campus associate/certificate program with similar transfer pathways but serving a distinct southern Arizona geography.

Direct peers

• Glendale Community College: MCCCD sister college in the West Valley offering the same associate, transfer, and certificate catalog under shared district pricing and articulation with Arizona universities.
• Scottsdale Community College: MCCCD peer college serving Scottsdale and northeast Phoenix with parallel degree/certificate offerings and identical transfer pathways to ASU/NAU/U of A.
• Estrella Mountain Community College: MCCCD sister college in the West Valley with the same associate, transfer, and certificate offerings under identical district pricing and articulation agreements.
• Rio Salado College: MCCCD sister college that is the district's primary online/distance-learning provider, competing with Phoenix College's own distance-learning tuition tier for non-traditional and out-of-state students.
• Chandler-Gilbert Community College: MCCCD sister college in the southeast Valley offering the same associate degree catalog and articulation agreements, competing directly for Maricopa County students.
• South Mountain Community College: MCCCD sister college in south Phoenix with shared tuition, articulation agreements, and dual-enrollment programs, directly competing for the same Maricopa County student pool.
• Mesa Community College: Sister college within the Maricopa County Community College District serving the Mesa/East Valley area with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs under identical tuition and articulation agreements.
• Paradise Valley Community College: MCCCD peer college in north Phoenix with overlapping programs and shared district pricing, serving a directly adjacent catchment area to Phoenix College.
• GateWay Community College: MCCCD peer college with a healthcare/trade focus, offering overlapping programs including nursing and technical certificates under the same district tuition structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/phoenixcollegemccd
• Facebookfacebook.com/45092627738
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/phoenixcollege

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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