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Scottsdale Community College

  • Scottsdale Community College is a great place to begin your college experience. Whether you are aiming to advance your career, train for a new one, or simply cultivate your individual interests, SCC has hundreds of courses designed to help you earn an associate's degree, professional certification, or provide a strong foundation for university transfer. In addition to traditional programs of study, including university transfer and career programs, SCC offers continuing education for practicing professionals, developmental education, and English as a Second Language. As the only public community college in the nation to reside on Native American land through a partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, SCC offers students a pristine, natural setting with expansive mountain views and native plant and wildlife.

School Highlights

Scottsdale Community College serves 7,320 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,320 students
  • In-state tuition: $86
  • Out-state tuition: $327
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 505 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Scottsdale Community College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
505 staff
296 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Scottsdale Community College and community college average number of faculty in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Scottsdale Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Scottsdale Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,320 students
3,691 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Scottsdale Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Scottsdale Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,643 students
985 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,677 students
2,706 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Scottsdale Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Scottsdale Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Arizona.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
448 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,643 students
985 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Scottsdale Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,677 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
58%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Scottsdale Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Scottsdale Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Scottsdale Community College and the community college average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1732%
0.3287%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Scottsdale Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,100
$32,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Scottsdale Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arizona by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $86 is less than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $327 is less than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$86
$1,876
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Scottsdale Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$327
$7,132
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Scottsdale Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is per
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Scottsdale Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Scottsdale Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Scottsdale Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 taught by outstanding faculty. SCC 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. SCC has exceptional transfer programs with the state universities for students earning four-year degrees and has broad opportunities for students interested in careers that do not require a four-year degree. Programs include: science, math, nursing, drafting, business, engineering science, film, fine arts, interior design, hospitality, culinary arts, administration of justice, equine science, tribal management, and computer information programs. These programs are developed 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Scottsdale Community College cost?
Scottsdale Community College's tuition is approximately $86 for In-State students and $327 for Out-State students.
What sports does Scottsdale Community College offer?
Scottsdale Community College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

School Calendar

View the Scottsdale Community College yearly calendar below.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,320 students
  • In-state tuition: $86
  • Out-state tuition: $327
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Maricopa County, AZ public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,814 per year for in-state students and $6,627 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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