South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Phoenix, AZ, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,645 students. 16% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,825.

Open

Acceptance

$12,780

Net price

3,645

Enrollment

16%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,780

Average net price

$2,358

In-state tuition

$8,958

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,104

Books & supplies

$18,898

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$8,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,902

$30–48K

$11,932

$48–75K

$13,987

$75–110K

$17,329

$110K+

$17,132

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts25.7%

Multidisciplinary20.9%

Humanities16.1%

Business12.2%

Construction Trades7.8%

Computer Science4.7%

Education1.4%

Biology1.2%

Psychology1.2%

Criminal Justice1.2%

After Graduation

$39,825

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,633

Median earnings (6 yrs)

16%

Graduation rate

—

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,231

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,645

Total enrollment

62%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

59%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

57%

White

17%

Black

14%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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