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The campus of Estrella Mountain Community College is in Avondale, Arizona, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Estrella Mountain Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Its open admissions system makes Estrella Mountain Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Estrella Mountain Community College had 5,978 students enrolled (2,849 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Estrella Mountain Community College provides opportunities for our students to achieve success in educational and personal goals. We are an institute of higher education serving the West Valley communities through: * General Education * Transfer Education * Developmental Education * Workforce Development * Community Education * Student Support Services"
More complete details are provided below.
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323-1000
General Phone: (623) 935-8000
Admissions Phone: (623) 935-8888
Financial Aid Phone: (623) 935-8940
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu
Estrella Mountain Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 192 | business administration, business |
| Liberal Arts | 149 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer networking, computer services management, system administration, computer product certification, network management |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | education, adult education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 12 | physical sciences |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office data entry |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Estrella Mountain Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 280 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 188 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 3 |
In 2005, Estrella Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 5,978 students (2,849 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 95% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Avondale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (623) 935-8888
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Estrella Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3156300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (623) 935-8940
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $67,142 | 32 | $65,866 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $67,142 | 32 | $65,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Estrella Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (air force)
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