South Mountain Community College
School Notes Overview:
SMCC serves a broad and diverse student body – now composed of more than 8,000 students each year. Enrollment continues to grow each semester. In addition to a variety of interesting classes, opportunities await you in student government, honors, sports, journalism, theater, music, dance, storytelling, computers, technology – and far more....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 857 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,411 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,268 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 70% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,322 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 3% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $873 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 37% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,160 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,989 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- SMCC offers educational and training opportunities for employment preparation, retraining, upgrading of skills, and personal enrichment.
- Our classes are small, personalized and offered days and evenings, and are led by an engaged, caring faculty. Accounting, Behavior Health Sciences, Marketing and Storytelling are just a few of the wide range of courses offered here. Additionally, academic and career counseling are offered.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- HCC president search narrowed to 10 candidates (The Tampa Tribune)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 09:11:00 pm
A presidential search committee meets today to recommend finalists for the top job at Hillsborough Community College. - Luzon pitches WNCC to big victory (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 09:31:26 am
PHOENIX — Carlos Luzon worked eight strong innings to help the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team get its spring break road trip off to a strong start in an 8-2 win over South Mountain Community College Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix. - CGCC presidency finalists go before public (The Arizona Republic)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 02:56:33 pm
Three finalists worked to sell themselves as the next president of Chandler-Gilbert Community College. - Toreros making a name for themselves (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 08:28:08 am
The USD men’s golf team is enjoying unprecedented success. Coach Tim Mickelson wishes more people were noticing. - Ahwatukee Life: Senior attends most ribbon cuttings (The Arizona Republic)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 05:06:37 pm
Duane Brickner, 78: There is an excitement in watching people fulfill dreams of opening their business.
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Near By Schools:
- Rio Salado College - 17,952 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Gateway Community College - 7,671 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Refrigeration School Inc - 355 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- Remington College-tempe Campus - 273 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- The Bryman School - 1,195 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
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