Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College Overview

Paradise Valley Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Phoenix, Arizona. Paradise Valley Community College was founded in 1985 and the school enrolls around 9,951 students per year, including 9,951 undergraduate students.

Student Activities at Paradise Valley Community College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Paradise Valley Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Paradise Valley Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Paradise Valley Community College has fraternities, but does not have sororities.

Planning to play sports? Paradise Valley Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Paradise Valley Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Paradise Valley Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,040
Out-of-State	$7,824

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Is Paradise Valley Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Paradise Valley Community College offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Paradise Valley Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Paradise Valley Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Paradise Valley Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Paradise Valley Community College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Paradise Valley Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Paradise Valley Community College.

Based on this information, does Paradise Valley Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Paradise Valley Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Paradise Valley Community College Located?

Paradise Valley Community College is located in the city of Phoenix, Arizona.

If you would like to see Paradise Valley Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 17 to Phoenix, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Paradise Valley Community College and Phoenix are like without leaving home.

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