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 9,863 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
- Scottsdale Community College is one of 25 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Scottsdale Community College is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (1.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Scottsdale Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 282 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Scottsdale Community College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 282 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,863 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 35:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,985 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,878 students | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 5% | 4% |
| % Asian | 4% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 13% | 27% |
| % Black | 5% | 6% |
| % White | 63% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,100 | $31,100 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Scottsdale Community College is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-ScottsdalePrivate, for profit1,567 students | 1.60 Mi8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)425-3000 1.601,567 - Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsPrivate, for profit986 students | 7.10 Mi1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)994-9244 7.10986 - The Refrigeration SchoolPublic912 students | 7.70 Mi4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480)676-5843 7.70912 - 5,950 students | 7.90 Mi108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602)392-5000 7.905,950 - Pima Medical Institute-MesaPrivate, for profit1,038 students | 8.00 Mi957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)644-0267 8.001,038
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