Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College is a community college located in Avondale, Arizona. It was established in 1990 and now enrolls more than 12,000 students annually. EMCC offers numerous associate degrees in diverse areas of study.

Student life at EMCC is diverse. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the organizations are Asian Pacific Islander Awareness/International Club, Christian Student Association, EMCC Fashion Club and Phi Theta Kappa. EMCC offers a variety of scholarships like The Greenwood Grant, The Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation and The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Programs.

Estrella Mountain Community College Highlights

Where Estrella Mountain Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Estrella Mountain Community College was 5,973 in 2007 (3,010 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Estrella Mountain Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.