PCC Opening Day Marks 10th Straight Semesters of Enrollment Growth
TUCSON, AZ – Pima Community College’s fall first-day enrollment is up over 8% compared to the first day of fall classes last year, continuing an upward enrollment trend at PCC over the past three years. Fall classes started today, August 21, 2025.
First-day fall credit enrollment, which measures the number of courses students take, was 58,349, up 8.24% from last fall. Fall headcount, the number of students taking classes, was 19,186, up 7.05% from last fall.
"Pima’s continued enrollment growth reflects the trust our community places in us to prepare students for careers and direct entry into the workforce or to help them transfer to a university, depending on their goals," said Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey P. Nasse. "This momentum is a tribute to our dedicated faculty and staff, who work every day to ensure students feel welcome and supported. As we start a new academic year, we are proud to be a college deeply connected to our region and committed to student success."
First-day enrollment numbers don’t reflect increasing enrollment in dual enrollment students, where students take classes in their high schools for PCC credit. Last year, 5,325 high school students enrolled in PCC’s dual enrollment classes.
While the traditional 16-week fall semester begins this week, students can still register for 14-week classes until September 3, 2025. Registration for 8-week classes is open until October 19, 2025. For more information, visit www.pima.edu.
PCC First Day of Semester Enrollment and Headcount Growth
| Semester | Enrollment | Enrollment Growth | Headcount | Headcount Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 58,349 | +8.24% | 19,186 | +7.05% |
| Summer 2025 | 17,186 | +12.06% | 9,786 | +9.43% |
| Spring 2025 | 49,482 | +5.64% | 16,827 | +3.09% |
| Fall 2024 | 53,909 | +4.10% | 17,922 | +1.00% |
| Summer 2024 | 15,377 | +9.00% | 8,943 | +6.50% |
| Spring 2024 | 46,842 | +3.91% | 16,322 | +4.37% |
| Fall 2023 | 51,785 | +1.90% | 17,745 | +1.91% |
| Summer 2023 | 14,070 | +4.84% | 8,397 | +5.53% |
| Spring 2023 | 45,079 | +6.64% | 15,638 | +5.21% |
| Fall 2022 | 50,820 | +9.14% | 17,412 | +6.45% |
Source: Pima Community College Office of Strategy, Analytics and Research (STAR) Daily Registration Report
Contact:
Justin Kree
Director Media Relations
520-710-7170 (cell)
jkree@pima.edu