Paradise Valley Community College — tuition $2,328 in-state, $8,929 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,880
Total Enrollment
20%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,322
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Paradise Valley Community College ▼
37%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Paradise Valley Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$47,196
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,597
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,995
Median debt at graduation
18.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 15% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 94th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Paradise Valley Community College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Paradise Valley Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $452,533
Avg rent near campus: $1,613/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85050 (3.2% cap, Phoenix)
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🏆 Where Paradise Valley Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,199 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person47%
Hybrid (Some Online)27%
Fully Online26%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)53%
25-64 (Adult)32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Paradise Valley Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Paradise Valley Community College?
Tuition at Paradise Valley Community College is
$2,328 for in-state students
and $8,929 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,322.
What is the graduation rate at Paradise Valley Community College?
The graduation rate at Paradise Valley Community College is 20%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Paradise Valley Community College a good school?
Paradise Valley Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Paradise Valley Community College?
Paradise Valley Community College has a total enrollment of 5,880 students.
Is there rental demand near Paradise Valley Community College?
Yes! Approximately 37% of students at Paradise Valley Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,199 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Phoenix area.
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