About Paradise Valley Community College

Founded in 1985, Paradise Valley Community College. is a college. Located in Arizona, which is a city setting in Arizona, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,393 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Paradise Valley Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 116 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Paradise Valley Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Paradise Valley Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
81%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
56%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
81%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
56%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
81%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
56%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    12 Students rated on-campus housing 1.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    18 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    18 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    18 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 78 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    18 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    18 Students rated local services 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    18 Students rated academics 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

Paradise Valley Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Paradise Valley Community College?

25 Students rated Paradise Valley Community College

Zachariah - 10/28/2024

Overall, I would say that Paradise Valley Community College is an excellent choice for a community college. I have been attending this college for several years now, and I have been able to take a few classes around the campus. I'm working towards an associate's degree in science with an emphasis in biological science, but the artistic life on campus is very much alive. Several plays are held throughout the year, and some orchestra events on and around the campus. The student life is very friendly and welcoming to newcomers, and while there aren't too many degree programs, it does offer a lot for a community college.

Hayley - 01/12/2021

It's your typical community college. Quiet, safe, and dependable. The food is good for a good price. There are tons of clubs and activities you can do and be apart of. Lots of people in the cafeteria to talk to and get to know. The professors are nice and available with office hours. The school's websites and resources are good aswell.

Elizabeth - 06/29/2020

I have attended Paradise Valley Community College for three years and I will be be graduating next year in the Fall of 2021. I am pleased to say that PVCC has great professors/ staff and amazing resources. If looking to enroll into a community college, this would be the one I recommend to anybody!

Ana - 05/19/2020

I believe Paradise Valley Community College made me into the woman I am today. I took many classes and got to learn so much from my teachers. The environment made me feel comfortable and safe throughout my 4 years here. I strongly believe community college is the best choice for affordable college. All faculty members were very helpful and always there to assist you with any problems. PVCC made a strong impact on my life and put me on the right path to become the best version of me.

Paradise Valley Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Paradise Valley Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Paradise Valley Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would have save more money for college. Because it is a great thing to have an education. With the working world you have to have an education to be great at your job. An education allows you to advance in the job world.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    There are different Personality there it awesome to meet them

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I really would not consider anything bad at PVCC. Every school is different and accomidates different needs for many different people. I really have enjoyed the time i have spent at this college and will take what i have learned on campus through the staff and in the courses i have take and apply them to the direction in life i plan to take. Yes, i have made error but its by learning that i plan to walk forth and change.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The classes and teachers are high quality and there are good resources to help struggling students succeed

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had know before I came to my school was that the max amount of credits I could take at a semester is 19. If you are trying to get done in two years remember that some classes are worth four of five credits instead of the regular three. Talk to an advisor.

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Tyring to find a parking spot if your classes start later in the afternoon.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The school is unique because the community college is linked with other community colleges in the county, so even if Paradise Valley isn't offering a class I need when I need it I can go to another college in the area and the credits all count towards the same program without having to transfer credits between schools.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    As long as the school offers the necessary classes, I would invite anybody to attend PVCC. There is something for everybody.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love the fact that the minute I enter the classrooms at PVCC, the professors reassure me that attending a community college after high school isn't a dumb choice. I was an Honor student all through my high school career, and I constantly feared attending a community college would label me "not good enough" or "not attending a REAL college". I was completely wrong. During my 2 years at PVCC, I have had the honor of working with highly intelligent professors in an intimate setting in which I had a name, and not just an ID number.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Paradise Valley Community College is a pretty small college. It is very welcoming and not overwhelming in the least. All of the teachers are very outgoing and nice, unless you get on their bad side. The students range from just out of high school to sixty years old. You meet a wide range of people and become friends with people you would never think of even talking to. It is a great experience and saves a bunch of money when going to college. I strongly recommend it.

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  12. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    No there none that i see

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I can't think of anyone

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    For me, I never really got into much on campus, I did what I needed to get a good grade and worked to pay for school. I can say that I have met a lot of good people in my classes, many of those people coming from my science classes. I feel as if the science department has some of the most intellectual people throughout the school. Many of my friends have goals and are determined to make them happen the same way that I am. It helps too that we most nearly all want to go into Health and helping people. So for us, instead of drinking on Saturday nights, we hike and go to the gym, or we will go out and talk. We may not be the best to go out and "party" with but we know how to have our own fun. We still drive hours upon hours just to see the stars, hike, or visit some place new. We may even be NPC competitors without anyone knowing. The best part about my friends and me, is that we do not act like anyone, we are ourselves and are proud to be us.

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  15. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the smallest community college in Phoenix. They are also known for the amazing girls soccer team who made it to nationals this year.

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    Well academics that you are taking is all depend on what your major in and that it challenges when you take the course meaning when you take the easy course and you continue to go into the harder part then that when you challenges yourself to pass it with Better Grade but make sure you rate your teacher before you take the course because some are not good and some are good

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Well this School that I am attending right now is awesome school here In Phoenix Az it call Paradise Valley Community College you get to meet lot great Employees and Students and that you can do lot of Volunteer work here At pvcc during the school semester and after the semester too they do lot Skills of real world and that they do others activity and it can be put on your resume when you apply for job Trust me they can help you out with what it is and that Paradise Valley community college is my home school i love PVCC everyone's are so cool to meet and there lot good things going on with the school so i advise Kids to go pvcc and take look at what opportunity they have there and the help they can give you.........

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

8,393

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
19%
% White or Caucasian
58%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

59% of students attending Paradise Valley Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 12% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$7,878

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,288

Books and Supplies

$5,724

Room and Board

14,890

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,407
$30 - $48K
$7,176
$48 - $75K
$8,853
$75 - $110K
$11,061
$110K & UP
$11,324

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