mesa Community College

Mesa Community College (MCC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.


MCC is a public two year community college. It is the largest of 10 community colleges in Arizona's Maricopa Community College District. Established in 1965, the district currently serves more than 40,000 students each year. Roughly 22,000 of them are enrolled at MCC. 

The Maricopa Community College District includes the whole Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as the cities of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe, among other, smaller communities. The other nine colleges in the district are: 

  1. Chandler Gilbert Community College
  2. Estrella Mountain Community College
  3. Glendale Community College
  4. GateWay Community College
  5. Paradise Valley Community College
  6. Phoenix College
  7. Rio Salado College
  8. Scottsdale Community College
  9. South Mountain Community College


Notable people who have attended MCC include more than a dozen Major League Baseball players and several head coaches. 

MCC is accredited by the North Central Association. 


Shown above: The Red Mountain campus of MCC.

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Above: The Saguaro Building at MCC

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mesa community College Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Mesa Community College.


1. Where is Mesa Community College?

MCC has three campus, all of them in Mesa, Arizona. They are:

  • Southern and Dobson (southwest Mesa)
  • Red Mountain (northeast Mesa)
  • Downtown Center (downtown Mesa)


The physical and mailing address of the Southern and Dobson campus of MCC is:

1833 West Southern Avenue

Mesa, Arizona

85202


The physical and mailing address of the Red Mountain campus of MCC is:

7110 East McKellips Road

Mesa, Arizona

85207


The physical and mailing address of the Downtown Center of MCC is:

145 North Centennial Way

Mesa, Arizona

85201



2. What types of degrees are offered at Mesa Community College?

MCC has more than 200 transfer, degree, career, and certificate programs to choose from. The college offers all kinds of two year Associate degrees and vocational certificates. 



3. What courses and programs are offered at Mesa Community College?

Students enrolled at MCC can choose from many majors. Here are just a few of the school's degree and certificate programs:


  • Accountancy
  • Adobe Applciations
  • African American Studies
  • Agribusiness
  • American Indian Studies
  • American Sign Language
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Astronomy
  • Audio Production
  • Automotive Technology
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Management
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese
  • Communications
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Dance
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Digital Arts
  • Disc Jockey Techniques
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Economics
  • Electronics Technology
  • Elementary Education
  • Emergency Medical Technology
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • ESL
  • Exercise Science
  • Fashion Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Fire Science
  • Forensic Investigation
  • French
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Geospatial Technologies
  • History
  • Interior Design
  • Japanese 
  • Journalism
  • Justice Administration
  • Landscape Design
  • Legal Studies
  • Machinist Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Mortuary Science
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Navajo
  • Network Administration
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Paramedic Training
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Real Estate
  • Recreation
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Theater Arts
  • Urban Horticulture


Shown above: The Health and Wellness Center at MCC

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Shown above: The new MCC Performing Arts Center

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Above: Inside the MCC Performing Arts Center

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4. Who should attend Mesa Community College?

Anyone living in the state of Arizona would be wise to attend MCC. The tuition is cheaper for Arizona residents, even those who live outside of Maricopa county. 

MCC is also especially good for seniors, who get a reduced rate on tuition. 



5. Why attend Mesa Community College?

Here are just a few good reasons to enroll at MCC:

  • For students who plan on attending four year colleges, MCC has one of the highest transfer rates to Arizona State University. Other transfer opportunities include University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. 
  • MCC professional certificate programs are designed to prepare students for the job market. 
  • For optimal convenience, MCC offers a flexible blend of traditional, hybrid, and online credit courses, as well as many non credit classes. 
  • MCC has an enormous number of classes and programs to choose from. 
  • MCC is well located near downtown Mesa, featuring all of your most wanted urban conveniences. 



6. How much does it cost to enroll at Mesa Community College?

According to the most recently posted tuition rates on the MCC website, the cost of tuition and fees to enroll is:

  • $86 per credit hour for Arizona residents
  • $383 per credit hour for out of state residents
  • $215 per credit hour for online courses
  • $43 per credit hour for senior citizens


Financial aid may be available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs, to help students pay for their educations at MCC. 


Above: Part of the MCC campus

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Mesa Community College?

For full time students at MCC, it takes about two years to earn an Associate's degree, but may take a shorter time to earn a professional certificate. 

However, roughly four out of five students at MCC attend the school part time. In these cases, students take however long they take to complete the necessary courses. 



8. What is the Mesa Community College campus like?

The campus occupies an urban setting near downtown Mesa.

Campus attractions include the Rose Garden, the MCC Performing Arts Center, and the MCC bookstore. There is no on-campus housing available at MCC, but apartments are very nearby.  

The athletic teams at MCC are called the Thunderbirds. The school colors are royal blue and red. Intercollegiate sports for men and women at MCC include:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball


  

Above: The Track & Field Championships at MCC

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Above: The enviable campus rose garden at MCC. 

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9. What is the Mesa Community College neighborhood like?

Just north of campus, across West Southern Avenue, are several apartment complexes and literally dozens of places to eat. Other conveniences within walking distance include a Starbucks coffee, a Target store, a CVS Pharmacy, a Home Depot, and a discount food store, to name a few. 

Just east of campus is the Fiesta Mall, with two levels of shops and restaurants. Other nearby attractions include several golf courses. 

Walkability is excellent in this area. Public transportation is also good, with a light rail running through downtown Mesa. 



Above: The light rail in downtown Mesa, Arizona

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10. What are the distance learning options at Mesa Community College?

MCC features a variety of fully accredited online classes. Here is a list of the upcoming programs being offered online at MCC:

  • Accounting
  • Administration of Justice
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Management
  • Business Marketing
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Emergency Management
  • Forensic Investigation
  • General Education
  • International Trade
  • Language Studies (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Navajo, Russian, Spanish)
  • Multimedia and Game Technology
  • Music Business
  • Networking and Security
  • Organizational Management
  • Project Management
  • Retail Management 
  • Web Design
  • Web Technology



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11. What is the contact information for Mesa Community College?

You can reach the Southern & Dobson campus office at MCC by calling 480-461-7000.

To reach the Red Mountain campus, call 480-654-7200. 

To reach the Downtown Center, call 480-461-6220. 

Or you can call the school toll free at 866-532-4693. 


To reach the career and technical centers at MCC, call any of the following numbers:

  • For the Justice Administration Department, call 480-461-7080.
  • For the Audio Production Technologies Department, call 480-461-7575.
  • For the Automation and Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Dental Hygiene, or Construction Management Department, call 480-461-7144.
  • For the Biotechnology Department, call 480-461-7115.
  • For the Business and Computer Information Systems Department, call 480-461-7711.
  • For the Digital Arts Department, call 480-461-7524.
  • For the Firefighter Training Department, call 480-461-6300.
  • For the Athletics Department, call 480-461-7542.



Above: The Mesa Thunderbirds logo.

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