·Public Community College
Pima Community College (PCC) is a public community college founded in 1966, serving the greater Tucson, Arizona metropolitan area across five campuses and multiple education centers. As one of the largest community colleges in the Southwest, PCC provides accessible, affordable higher education for a diverse student body including first-generation students, veterans, working adults, and recent high school graduates. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs closely aligned with regional employer needs in healthcare, technology, public safety, and skilled trades. PCC maintains strong transfer partnerships with the University of Arizona and other four-year institutions. The college's Aztec athletics program competes nationally in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, offering fifteen varsity sports. PCC's Pima Promise initiative provides free tuition for qualifying Pima County residents, reinforcing the college's commitment to access, equity, and student success throughout the Tucson community.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$8,048
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,758
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
