South Mountain Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, South Mountain Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Mountain Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Mountain Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Mountain Community College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at South Mountain Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,070

Cost of attendance at South Mountain Community College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,854

Cost of attendance at South Mountain Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at South Mountain Community College received on average $4,928 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,928

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	53%	$5,148	$581,697
Other Federal Grant	123	58%	$5,569	$684,994
State Grant/Scholarships	11	5%	$465	$5,113
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	83	39%	$1,364	$113,226
Total Grant & Scholarships	163	77%	$4,928	$803,333

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Mountain Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Mountain Community College students is 16.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.1%.

16.3%

asian 33.3% 3 students
African American 19.6% 9 students
white 24.4% 11 students
unknown 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 14.3% 35 students
Mixed Race 12.5% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

South Mountain Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Mountain Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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