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$2,358
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In-State Tuition
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Acceptance Rate
19%
Graduation Rate
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Retention Rate
Paradise Valley Community College is an educational institution in Phoenix, AZ. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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34 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Paradise Valley Community College places on CLEP credit
Paradise Valley Community College grants a maximum of 45 credits by examination, and no more than 20 credit hours may be applied to the Arizona General Education Curriculum.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(3)
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,823
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,196
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,995
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Paradise Valley Community College places on CLEP credit
Paradise Valley Community College grants a maximum of 45 credits by examination, and no more than 20 credit hours may be applied to the Arizona General Education Curriculum.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
23 career paths
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