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South Mountain Community College

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at South Mountain Community College was $10,960. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College net price calculator

$10,960

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Arizona and nationwide.

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of South Mountain Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,960 $71 $9,486 $9,944 $10,594 $13,950 $14,440
2021 $11,031 $2,240 (25%) $9,824 $9,933 $12,255 $13,738 $15,097
2020 $8,791 $1,596 (22%) $7,810 $8,962 $10,028 $12,840 $13,429
2019 $7,195 $220 (3%) $6,525 $6,594 $8,636 $9,954 $11,241
2018 $6,975 $442 (6%) $5,821 $6,500 $8,226 $10,409 $10,352
2017 $7,417 $226 (3%) $6,454 $7,198 $9,331 $10,776 $11,551
2016 $7,191 $692 (9%) $6,408 $6,905 $8,156 $11,232 $10,172
2015 $7,883 $263 (3%) $7,079 $7,931 $9,493 $11,407 $10,556
2014 $8,146 -- $7,338 $8,212 $9,437 $11,279 $11,937

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Mountain Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $22,506 $1,216 (6%) $2,070 $18,972 $1,464
2021 $21,290 $512 (2%) $2,070 $17,748 $1,472
2020 $20,778 $1,156 (6%) $2,070 $17,244 $1,464
2019 $19,622 $3,841 (24%) $2,070 $16,128 $1,424
2018 $15,781 $231 (1%) $2,094 $12,297 $1,390
2017 $15,550 $164 (1%) $2,094 $12,168 $1,288
2016 $15,386 $144 $2,046 $12,060 $1,280
2015 $15,242 $262 (2%) $2,046 $11,916 $1,280
2014 $15,504 $10 $1,974 $12,266 $1,264
2013 $15,514 -- $1,854 $12,420 $1,240

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
South Mountain Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,464.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, South Mountain Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $10,476
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $10,476
How much is South Mountain Community College application fees?
South Mountain Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
South Mountain Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

South Mountain Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $85 Not Available
For out-of-state students $326 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Mountain Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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