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Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)
- 3000 N Dysart Rd
- Avondale, AZ 85323
- OPEID College Code: 03156300
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- General Phone: (623) 935-8000
- President: Dr. Ernie Laura
- Website: www.emc.maricopa.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,973
- College Alias: EMCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- 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
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 14% | 25% | 2% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,734 | $3,167 | $350 | $1,578 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.3% | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 51 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 717 | 478 | 364 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,462 | $6,054 | $5,554 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,202 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,064 | $1,024 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,668 | $7,368 | $7,098 |
| Other Expenses | $5,076 | $4,878 | $4,698 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,076 | $4,878 | $4,698 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,566 | $7,118 | $6,578 |
| Out of State | $7,854 | $7,814 | $7,226 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,310 | $19,364 | $18,374 |
| Out of State | $20,598 | $20,060 | $19,022 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,642 | $11,996 | $11,276 |
| Out of State | $12,930 | $12,692 | $11,924 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,973 Undergraduate: 5,973
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,305 Female: 3,668
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,305 Female: 3,668
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,513 Part-Time: 4,460
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,513 Part-Time: 4,460
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 35 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 79 | 1% |
| Black | 448 | 8% |
| Asian | 248 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,903 | 32% |
| White | 2,323 | 39% |
| Unknown | 937 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,046 | 18% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,493 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 761 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 557 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 621 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 465 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 348 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 442 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 193 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 30 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 395 | 198 | 197 |
| Faculty Status | 268 | 74 | 194 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 268 | 74 | 194 |
| Primarily Instruction | 268 | 74 | 194 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 80 | 78 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 42 | 40 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 15 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,633 (74) | $70,513 (33) | $68,925 (41) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,633 (74) | $70,513 (33) | $68,925 (41) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 15% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
