Colleges in Pima County, Arizona
Pima County is a county in Arizona. According to Census data, the population is 888,486 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, fourteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Pima County, Arizona. In addition, there are 12 colleges located within 30 miles from Pima County.
By school type, there are three public and eleven private schools. By school level, there are five 4-years (or high) schools, three 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and six less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Thirteen schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Pima County, Arizona is $5,649 for Arizona residents and $17,206 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 93.07% and the average SAT score is 1,290. A total of 78,709 students enrolled in schools in Pima County, Arizona, of which 20,596 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Pima County, Arizona
The following table lists 14 colleges located in Pima County, Arizona ordered by distance from Pima County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Pima County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDS Truck Driving Institute Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.67 miles | $4,255 | 200 | 83% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 4.38 miles | $32,642 | 218 | 48% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 4.61 miles | $24,944 | 562 | - | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.70 miles | $7,758 | 16,283 | 28% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.30 miles | $19,200 | 203 | 83% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.38 miles | $12,717 | 53 | 91% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 6.47 miles | $26,215 | 2,676 | 72% | 35 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Public, 4 years four-years | 6.88 miles | $39,903 | 56,365 | 68% | 20 to 1 | $34,110 | 86.1% | 1,290 |
| Aveda Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.96 miles | $12,200 | 240 | 82% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Carrington College-Tucson Tucson, AZ Private, 2-4 years valid | 7.81 miles | $20,116 | 517 | 66% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Tucson, AZ Private, 4 years four-years | 8.17 miles | - | 19 | - | - | $19,591 | - | - |
| Tucson College of Beauty Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.03 miles | $7,800 | 144 | 76% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kino College Tucson, AZ Private, Less than 2 years valid | 13.76 miles | $14,990 | 64 | 27% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $17,206 | 78,709 | 63% | 19 to 1 | $26,851 | 93.1% | 1,290 |