Scottsdale Community College

9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256
Tel: (480)423-6000
Public | 11,257 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Scottsdale Community College serves 11,257 students (33% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Scottsdale Community College is one of 34 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.

School Overview:
Scottsdale Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 318 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 11,257 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:35 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,704 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 7,553 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,734 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,518 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Scottsdale Community College is located on the eastern boundary of the city of Scottsdale, Arizona on 160 acres of leased land belonging to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. When you come to Scottsdale Community College, we give you what you came for - excellent programs of study.
  • S.C.C., a two-year college, opened its doors in September, 1970, with 948 students. It is one of 10 colleges in the Maricopa Community College District. The beautiful campus with its unobstructed view of the mountains is located at Pima and Chaparral Roads.
  • S.C.C. has also broadened opportunities to students to prepare for careers that do not require four-year degrees. Applied Sciences offers over 23 different career or occupational programs including nursing, drafting, fashion merchandising, interior design, hospitality, culinary arts, administration of justice, equine science, tribal management, and computer information programs. These programs are styled in accordance with the needs of students, the community, business, and industry. College personnel work closely with community employers to assess current educational and training needs.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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