Paradise Valley Community College
Location and Contact Information
18401 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85032
USA
Main Tel: (602) 787-6500
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Paradise Valley Community College, also referred to as PVCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1985.
The departments at PVCC include the following:
- Behavioral Science
- Business/Information Technology
- Communication/Humanities
- English
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Health & Exercise Science
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
The College's sports teams are called the Pumas and the Lady Pumas. The official mascot of PVCC is the Puma. The College sponsors cross country, handball, soccer, tennis, and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in art studies, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement, and science.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,518 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
Paradise Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 52% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 33% | $3,131 |
| Institutional Grant | 14% | $1,429 |
| Federal Grant | 22% | $3,732 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,641 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $760 |
| State or Local Grant | 1% | $800 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 22% | $5,368 |
| Federal Loan | 22% | $5,368 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Paradise Valley Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | 10,077 |
| 2 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | 18,228 |
| 3 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | 10,917 |
| 4 | Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | 23,825 |
| 5 | South Mountain Community College | Phoenix, AZ | 5,138 |
| 6 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | 9,182 |
| 7 | Central Wyoming College | Riverton, WY | 2,160 |
| 8 | Sheridan College | Sheridan, WY | 4,130 |
| 9 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | 8,575 |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 26,839 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 517 | 34 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 367 | 21 |
| < 1 year certificate | 343 | 24 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 101 |
Students
Student enrollment was 9,105 in 2009-2010 (4,826 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Journalism
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC
- Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology