School Highlights
Western Maricopa Education Center serves 328 students
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Western Maricopa Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Western Maricopa Education Center
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
202 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
17
Student Body
The student population of Western Maricopa Education Center has grown by 11% over five years.
The Western Maricopa Education Center diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
328 students
5,392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
328 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
328 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
328 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
36%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
34%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
20%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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