Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,358 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,958 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,032 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,478 | State avg: $19,498. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.74% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.83% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Paradise Valley Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,958
Books and supplies
$1,464
Fees and remainder
$8,610
Sticker price
$19,032
Average net price
$13,478
Average aid coverage
29%
$5,554 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Paradise Valley Community College pays approximately $13,478 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Arizona average of $19,498 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Paradise Valley Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arizona and national averages.
Paradise Valley Community College net price
$13,478
Arizona average
$19,498
National average
$17,506
Paradise Valley Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,958 and average net price at $13,478. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,958
Current net price
$13,478
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
19.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,196
Undergraduates
4,076
10-Year Median Earnings - Paradise Valley Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Paradise Valley Community College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Paradise Valley Community College?
Undergraduates
4,076
Completion rate
19.77%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.74%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.83%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.74% of Paradise Valley Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Paradise Valley Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Paradise Valley Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Paradise Valley Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Paradise Valley Community College is listed at 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Paradise Valley Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley Community College | Not available | $8,958 | $13,478 | $47,196 |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | 87.50% | $20,462 | $37,002 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 75.19% | $42,204 | $39,983 | $84,131 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - Arizona | Not available | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Alliant International University - Phoenix | Not available | $13,918 | Not available | $66,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Paradise Valley Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Paradise Valley Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Paradise Valley Community College tuition?
Paradise Valley Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,958.
What is Paradise Valley Community College's average net price?
Paradise Valley Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $13,478.
What is Paradise Valley Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,196 for Paradise Valley Community College.
Is Paradise Valley Community College accredited?
Paradise Valley Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Paradise Valley Community College?
The local dataset lists 4,076 undergraduate students at Paradise Valley Community College.
What percentage of Paradise Valley Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Paradise Valley Community College in the local dataset is 18.74%.
What is the federal loan rate at Paradise Valley Community College?
The federal loan rate for Paradise Valley Community College in the local dataset is 6.83%.
Where should I verify Paradise Valley Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Paradise Valley Community College or the latest official federal education data.