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Paradise Valley Community College

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Paradise Valley Community College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Paradise Valley Community College is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona. It suits students who want local access to community college study in the northern Scottsdale area and nearby communities such as Cave Creek and Carefree.

  2. What you can study

    Paradise Valley Community College is a community college, but no subject areas or programme titles are listed. The programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the official website for current study options.

  3. Getting in

    Application steps for international students are not published here. Check the official website for entry requirements, deadlines, document checks, and any transfer or placement rules before applying.

  4. What it costs

    Tuition fees are not published. Confirm the current cost with the admissions office. As in most U.S. locations, budget separately for housing, transport, food, books, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa documents, housing options, health insurance, and whether your previous study records meet admission requirements.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so this college sits in a very crowded higher-education market. Its main distinction is not scale or research profile but local access as a public community college serving Phoenix, northern Scottsdale, and the nearby Cave Creek and Carefree area.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Paradise Valley Community College

What type of institution is Paradise Valley Community College?

It is a public community college.

Where is Paradise Valley Community College located?

It is in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States.

What website should applicants use?

http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/

Does the college have a published tuition fee?

No tuition fee is published. Confirm the current cost with the admissions office.

Overview

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona. A branch campus, PVCC at Black Mountain, opened in 1985, with classes temporarily held at Paradise Valley High School. Once construction was completed in 1987, classes were held at its current location in what was then the far northern section of Scottsdale, Arizona, to serve this rapidly growing area. It provides greater access for the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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