4905 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709-1010

In 1966, the citizens of Pima County, Arizona, approved by a large margin the formation of a junior college district. As a result of this vote, Pima College was established. Since 1969, Pima community college, one of Arizona colleges, has been developing our community through learning. The College offers convenient, affordable educational opportunities that can help you make your dreams a reality.

Pima Community College's first classes met in the fall of 1969 at Tucson Medical Center and Villa Maria, and in Marana. In fall 1970, Pima Community College officially opened its doors to 3,543 students. Classes were held in unlikely quarters, a hanger at the Tucson International Airport. By January of 1971, students in all programs attended classes in the 11 buildings on the new Anklam Road campus, today's West Campus.

The county superintendent of Arizona colleges and schools appointed a five-member governing board, which laid the groundwork for Pima Community College. With help from committees of citizens, the board developed educational goals, created a financial plan, selected a president and chose a campus site. The next year the citizens of Pima County elected a board to replace the appointed officials. The voters also approved a $5.9 million bond issue for Pima Community College.

Quick Facts:

Pima community college's first classes met in the fall of 1969 at Tucson Medical Center and Villa Maria, and in Marana.

For many of its 35-plus years, Pima Community College has ranked among the 10 largest multi-campus community colleges in the nation, and currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually among Arizona colleges.

In 1969, construction on the first campus of Pima Community College began on 267 acres in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains west of the city.

The mission of Pima Community College is to develop our community through learning.

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