2012 Fast Facts

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Our Mission The Maricopa Community Colleges provide access to higher education for diverse students and communities.

We focus on learning through: • University Transfer Education • General Education • Developmental Education • Workforce Development • Student Development Services • Continuing Education • Community Education • Civic Responsibility • Global Engagement

Our Vision A Community of Colleges…

Colleges for the Community …working collectively and responsibly to meet the life-long learning needs of our diverse students and communities.

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We Value Community

Innovation

Excellence

Learning

Honesty and Integrity

Responsibility

Inclusiveness

Stewardship

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. The district consists of ten colleges, two skill centers, and numerous centers and satellites located throughout the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Chandler-Gilbert Estrella Mountain GateWay Glendale Mesa Paradise Valley Phoenix Rio Salado Scottsdale South Mountain Maricopa Skill Center SouthWest Skill Center

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Student Profiles

265,228 credit and special interest students attended a Maricopa Community College in 2011-2012.

Fall 2012 Average Age

27

Gender Female Male Undeclared

56% 43% 1%

Student Enrollment Full-time 28% Part-time 72% Credit Hours Average Class Load 7.9 Average Class Size 22 4

hours

Ethnicity—Fall 2012 5% 3%

9% 23%

9%

American Indian Asian/Pacific Islander Black

51%

Educational Intent Fall 2012 Transfer 46%

Hispanic

Workforce 36%

White

Personal Interest

Other

High School Student 7% University Student

11% 1%

In 2011-2012, 6,743 Maricopa students transferred to one of Arizona’s state universities, and 3,141 transferred to other MCCCD partner institutions.

59% percent of students who attend a Maricopa Community College are 24 years old or younger.

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Programs and Degrees Maricopa Community Colleges offer Associate Degrees in Arts, Business,

Science, General Studies, and Applied Science.

Students seeking expertise in a specific occupation can pursue numerous

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Students who plan to transfer may

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Associate of Applied Science degrees or Certificates of Completion.

complete the 35-credit hour Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC).

Continuing and Community Education non-credit classes meet the lifelong

learning needs of the community.

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23,947 degrees and certificates were awarded in 2011-2012.

Top Areas of Study:

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General Studies Healthcare & Related Programs Business, Management, Marketing & Related Services Physical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Computer & Information Sciences Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services Education

Workforce Development The Maricopa Community Colleges are recognized leaders in the Greater Phoenix area for regional workforce development initiatives. The colleges help fulfill the job training needs of a variety of employers throughout Maricopa County.

The Maricopa District plays a vital role in enhancing the region’s competitive strength and economic vitality by providing skilled workers for high demand careers such as nursing, allied health, protective services, and information technology.

www.maricopa.edu/workforce One of the largest providers of job training in Arizona Leaders of business and industry workforce training for more than five decades 7

2011-2012

Tuition Comparison Average annual tuition for a full-time student. (based on 30 credit hours)

Tuition Rates 2012-2013 County Resident

$ 76

Out of County Resident

$ 317

Out of State Resident

$ 317

Registration Fee per Semester $ 15

$16,900* Arizona Private Universities

$9,700**

Arizona State Universities

$2,280

Maricopa Community Colleges *Source National Center for Education Statistics **ABOR

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The Foundation The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation raises money to provide support for scholarships, programs and services that advance the mission of the Maricopa Community Colleges.

In 2011-12, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation awarded $2.6 million to students attending a Maricopa college or center.

M A R I C O PA COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOUNDATION

www.maricopa.edu/foundation

The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation has awarded over 21 million dollars in scholarships since its inception in 1977.

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Employees Full-time Faculty

1,536

Adjunct Faculty

5,220

Administration, Management

489

Support Staff

2,403

Total Employees

9,648

* Data taken from Fall 2011 IPEDS — Human Resource Report for MCCCD

Rufus Glasper, Chancellor “As Chancellor, I am committed to Student Success, Public Stewardship, and ONE Maricopa to meet the diverse educational needs of the citizens of Maricopa County.”

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2012 – 2013

Financial Overview Operating Budget $683,497,573

2012 – 13 Revenues by Source Property Tax 59.1% Tuition & Fees 33.7% Fund Balance 5.2% State Appropriations .8% Other 1.2%

2,478,063 students have attended a Maricopa Community College since 1963.

In 2012, the three major national bond rating agencies continued to award MCCCD their highest “Triple A” ratings for the District’s general obligation bonds.

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www.maricopa.edu • 480.731.8000

Locations CGCC Chandler-Gilbert cgc.edu

74

 Ca ve Cre ek

GCC North

Maricopa Community Colleges District Office College Campus Skill Centers

EMCC Estrella Mountain estrellamountain.edu

GWCC GateWay

PVCC

gatewaycc.edu GCC

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GCC Glendale gccaz.edu SCC

SouthWest Skill Center

MCC Mesa

PC

EMCC

GWCC

MCC @ Red Mountain

mesacc.edu

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Maricopa Skill Center

PVCC Paradise Valley

RSC Administrative Headquarters

paradisevalley.edu

 MCCCD District Office SMCC

MCC @ Southern & Dobson

PC Phoenix College

maricopa.edu CGCC @ Williams

CGCC EMCC GWCC GCC MCC

Chandler-Gilbert Estrella Mountain GateWay Glendale Mesa

PVCC PC RSC SCC SMCC

Paradise Valley Phoenix College Rio Salado College Scottsdale South Mountain

CGCC @ Pecos

phoenixcollege.edu

RSC Rio Salado College riosalado.edu

SCC Scottsdale scottsdalecc.edu

SMCC South Mountain MCCCD is an EEO/AA Institution.

maricopa.edu @mcccd

southmountaincc.edu