South Mountain Community College (SMCC)
Phoenix, AZ| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Cougar |
| Website: | www.southmountaincc.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | No |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $1,854 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $7,638 |
| Retention Rate: | 60% |
| Enrollment: | 8,027 |
| Year Established: | 1979 |
About SMCC
South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, is more than just a community college.
Students may enroll in traditional academic or occupational associate’s degree programs in fields like:
- Business
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Science
However, some of South Mountain Community College’s academics are in highly specialized fields, rarely seen at a college or university. One of these more distinctive programs is through the school’s Fine Arts and Storytelling Institute. Here, students may undertake a theatre or visual arts degree. They may also earn a certificate in the unique and ancient art of storytelling.
Another of South Mountain Community College’s distinctive programs is in Bilingual Nursing. This program trains future nurses to treat English-speaking as well as Spanish-speaking patients.
South Mountain Community College offers departmental scholarships to students in certain majors. These scholarships usually have a minimum GPA requirement. Other types of financial aid consist mainly of need-based awards like grants and loans.
South Mountain Community College has an open admissions policy for most programs, which means that anyone may register for classes by simply completing an admissions application. Certain programs, like nursing, have additional requirements.
SMCC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
67% of students gave South Mountain Community College 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
dominique Browden Student at This School - Grad Year 2016
ii cange Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
The school is awesome and the teachers are great. They speak to us as an individual and equally . Just like one student to another. these teachers as I said are the greatest.
SMCC Map & Location
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Getting Around SMCC
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
SMCC Students
| Total Students | 8,027 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 37%
- African American: 19%
- Caucasian: 25%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 5%
- Asian: 4%
- Unknown and Other: 11%
| Latino | 37% |
|---|---|
| African American | 19% |
| Caucasian | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown and Other | 11% |
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