Mesa Community College

What Mesa Community College does

Mesa Community College (MCC) is a public community college established in 1965 in Mesa, Arizona, and is the largest of the ten colleges that make up the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. MCC delivers credit-bearing instruction across two physical campuses — the original Southern & Dobson campus (1833 West Southern Ave) and the 98-acre Red Mountain campus in northeast Mesa opened in 2001 — supplemented by MCC Online, which provides in-person, online, live online, and hybrid formats. In fall 2024 the college served more than 17,000 credit students and awarded over 5,000 degrees and certificates in 2023-2024, with a catalog of 300+ programs spanning associate degrees (AA, AAS, AS, AGS, ABUS), bachelor's degrees (BAS in Data Analytics and Programming; BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language, both first conferred in 2025), Certificates of Completion, and Academic Certificates.

The product surface is organized into three layers: (1) transfer pathways, anchored by Signature Partner agreements with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, and Grand Canyon University; (2) Career & Technical Education in fields such as Caterpillar/heavy-equipment technician training, AWS Cloud, Cisco networking, cybersecurity, CNC machining, automotive, and healthcare; and (3) Early College Programs (Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, ACE, Hoop of Learning) that embed MCC credit-bearing coursework into Mesa Public Schools high schools. The underlying technology stack is commodity edtech: Canvas LMS for course delivery, plus the Maricopa Student Center, My Maricopa portal, and a mobile app for student information and self-service. There is no proprietary platform or differentiated technology asset.

MCC is funded through a hybrid public model rather than a commercial revenue model. Primary revenue streams are state appropriations, local property taxes, tuition and fees (in-county tuition is $97 per credit hour, representing at least a 75% discount to Arizona public universities), federal grants, and philanthropic support via the MCCCD Foundation (a 501(c)(3) that disbursed $5M+ in scholarships in 2024). The college is led by President Dr. Richard Daniel, supported by a senior team including the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Distribution is a mix of direct-to-consumer enrollment (campus tours, recruitment events, the mesacc.edu website) and community-led outreach (alumni, facility rentals, lifelong learning, cultural events, embedded high-school advising). Customer concentration is low at the individual-student level; concentration risk is policy-driven (state and federal funding) rather than commercial.

Name

Mesa Community College

Legal name

Mesa Community College

Website

https://mesacc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mesa Community College is the largest of ten public community colleges in Arizona's Maricopa County Community College District, serving 17,000+ credit students across two Mesa campuses and MCC Online through 300+ associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs with transfer pathways to Arizona's public universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical training
• University transfer pathways
• Online learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college funded primarily through tuition and fees. In-county tuition is $97 per credit hour. Additional fees apply for specific programs and services.
2. Government/Public Funding: As a public community college within the Maricopa County Community College District, MCC receives government funding and public support for operations.
3. Foundation/Philanthropy: The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation (501(c)(3)) receives charitable donations to support MCC students through scholarships and programs. Over $5M in scholarships awarded to students in 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mesa Community College is a public community college that delivers higher education services including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, career and technical certificates, and academic certificates through two physical campuses and an online learning platform. It serves over 17,000 credit students annually with more than 300 program options, university transfer pathways to Arizona's four-year institutions, dual enrollment for high school students, and workforce training aligned to industry needs.

Product overview

Mesa Community College offers a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of associate degrees (AA, AAS, AS, AGS, ABUS), bachelor's degrees (BAS, BA), Certificates of Completion (CCL), and Academic Certificates (AC). The institution provides on-campus and online learning options through MCC Online, with bachelor's programs in Data Analytics and Programming and Early Childhood Education - Dual Language. Career & Technical Education programs prepare students for workforce needs, while Early College Programs enable high school students to earn college credits. The college operates two physical campuses (Southern and Dobson, Red Mountain) and serves over 17,000 credit students with over 300 available degrees and certificates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year associate degree programs including Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in General Studies (AGS), and Associate in Business (ABUS) offered across various academic disciplines for students preparing to transfer to four-year universities or enter the workforce.
• Bachelor's Degrees Four-year degree programs including Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Data Analytics and Programming and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language, available to MCC students.
• Certificates of Completion (CCL) Career-focused certificate programs including AWS Cloud certifications, Cisco networking certifications, cybersecurity, CNC machining, automotive service, healthcare technology, and other vocational credentials for workforce entry.
• Academic Certificates (AC) Academic certificates in specialized areas such as African-American Studies, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Communication, and Applied English Language Skills, supplementing degree programs with focused credentials.
• MCC Online Online education platform offering distance learning courses and online degree/certificate programs accessible to students remotely with in-person, online, live online, and hybrid class formats.
• Early College Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits through Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, Achieving a College Education (ACE), and Hoop of Learning (HOL) bridge program for American Indian students.
• Career & Technical Education Career-focused training programs designed to meet industry demands including manufacturing, healthcare technology, automotive, construction trades, and information technology.
• Library Services Research and learning resources including physical books, eBooks, databases, eResources, journal access, citation tools, study rooms, and research assistance for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17K+ total credit students enrolled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Empire SouthwestmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Partnership through ThinkBIG apprenticeship program providing Caterpillar technician training. Record number of students graduated from this program in 2026, demonstrating strong workforce development collaboration.
• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Signature Partner providing seamless transfer pathways for MCC students pursuing bachelor's degrees. Students can transfer credits efficiently toward ASU degrees.
• Northern Arizona UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Signature Partner with transfer agreements allowing MCC students to smoothly transition to NAU bachelor's programs.
• University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Signature Partner providing transfer pathways for MCC students to complete four-year degrees at U of A.
• Grand Canyon UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for university transfer allowing MCC graduates to continue education toward GCU bachelor's degrees.
• IIE (Institute of International Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIENetwork membership provides resources, funding opportunities, and peer connections for international education programs. Supports nearly 64,000 international students at U.S. community colleges and 5,700 U.S. students studying abroad annually.
• Mesa Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmbedded advisors at Mesa Public Schools high schools provide on-site academic advising and enrollment support for dual enrollment students. Long-standing partnership facilitating college access for high school students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South Mountain Community College: Sister Maricopa college serving south Phoenix with comparable program mix and dual-language/community-focused offerings similar to MCC's emerging dual-language ECE bachelor's program.
• GateWay Community College: Sister Maricopa college with a strong CTE and workforce-development orientation. Directly comparable in mission, programs (including healthcare and technical training), and pricing, making it a relevant district peer.
• Phoenix College: One of the original Maricopa colleges, centrally located in Phoenix. Offers the same associate-degree, certificate, and transfer-program structure with significant CTE offerings, making it a structurally direct peer.
• Chandler-Gilbert Community College: Sister college within the Maricopa County Community College District serving the Southeast Valley. Directly comparable as a comprehensive community college with similar program mix, transfer pathways, and tuition structure, competing for the same in-district student pool as MCC.
• Scottsdale Community College: Sister Maricopa college located adjacent to MCC's East Valley footprint. Offers a comparable portfolio of associate degrees, certificates, and university-transfer pathways and competes directly for students in the same geographic market.
• Estrella Mountain Community College: Sister Maricopa college in the West Valley offering the same associate-degree, certificate, and transfer portfolio. Direct district peer competing for shared district resources and overlapping student segments.
• Glendale Community College: Sister Maricopa college in the West Valley offering comparable associate degrees, CTE programs, and university-transfer pathways. Direct district peer competing for district funding allocations and student enrollments.
• Rio Salado College: Sister Maricopa college differentiated by an online-first delivery model. Highly comparable on program catalog and pricing, and a direct competitor for MCC Online and adult-learner segments in the Phoenix metro.
• Paradise Valley Community College: Sister Maricopa college in north Phoenix offering the same community-college programming with comparable transfer and CTE options. Competes for the same North/East Valley student catchment.

Regional players

• Arizona Western College: Public community college in Yuma serving a different Arizona region with comparable associate-degree, CTE, and transfer programs. A relevant out-of-district peer for benchmarking, though not a direct enrollment competitor in the East Valley.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mesacc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mesacc
• Facebookfacebook.com/mesacc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mesacc
• Instagraminstagram.com/mesacc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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