Overview
South Mountain Community College is a 2-year institution in Phoenix. Over 70 percent of its enrollment is made up of first-generation college students and SMCC is federally designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution. SMCC is home to five academic divisions granting degrees and certificates in programs such as Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences and Music Business. For students looking to earn a 4-year degree, SMCC offers transfer pathways to the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona, and Arizona State as well as partnerships with several other colleges and universities.
Average Net Price:
$8,566
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,358 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,958 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1104 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,823
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,383
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,168
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$542
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,383
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
5%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,673
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$101
Students receiving federal loans
4%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,340
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
358
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 22 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
3,706
Total Number of Undergrads
3,706
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
53
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
59%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$101
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingsouth mountain community college is an awesome school. it is safe and a well rounded of staff. i would not choose any other college!
michelle from phoenix, az
Very professional and Organized,i respect their structure because it allow's student's from all walk's of life to be successful.
#2.I was blessed to attend in the spring of 2013 and i excelled behind their excellent instructor's and excellent program's to assist you every step of the way.
#3.I look forward to obtaining my associates degree and graduation,all of my decision's are professional which connect's to their foundation and what this successful college was built on,and i'm only a freshman so it's very visible and appreciated.
#2.I was blessed to attend in the spring of 2013 and i excelled behind their excellent instructor's and excellent program's to assist you every step of the way.
#3.I look forward to obtaining my associates degree and graduation,all of my decision's are professional which connect's to their foundation and what this successful college was built on,and i'm only a freshman so it's very visible and appreciated.
Mark from Phoenix, AZ
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