South Mountain Community College
Tel:
(602)243-8000
- Every year, approximately 7,500 students enroll in credit-bearing courses at South Mountain Community College (SMCC). More than half of all students attend SMCC with the intent to transfer to accredited colleges and universities, with a growing number graduating with a degree or certificate at SMCC prior to transfer.
- SMCC reflects the diversity of its service area, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe and surrounding communities to attend classes, both at the main campus near 24th Street and Baseline Road, and our offsite facilities in Guadalupe and Laveen.
- Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings and online, and are led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. One of the ten colleges within the Maricopa Community College District, SMCC is a federally-designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you first determine your own personal strengths, and then strategies to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices. Visit our Main Campus at 7050 S. 24th Street; our Guadalupe Center, 9233 S. Avenida del Yaqui (Priest Road, south of Guadalupe Road); or our Laveen Center, 7900 S. 43rd Avenue. We look forward to helping you reach your educational and career goals!
School Highlights
- South Mountain Community College serves 4,287 students (31% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- South Mountain Community College is one of 24 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to South Mountain Community College is Rio Salado College (4.0 miles away).
Top Placements
South Mountain Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| South Mountain 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 | 57 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,287 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 75:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,336 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,951 students | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 6% | 4% |
| % Asian | 3% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 42% | 27% |
| % Black | 18% | 6% |
| % White | 17% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 13% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,500 | $31,100 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Bilingual Student Nursing Association (BSNA), Black Student Union (BSU), Circle of Nations, Club Teach, Collegiate DECA (Business Club), International Friends Club, MEChA, Medical Scrub Club, Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Pre-Pharmacy Club, SHPE: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Spirit Club, Spotlight Productions (Drama Club), Student Governance, Think South Mountain (TSM), Veterans Club |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Our Vision
- South Mountain Community College educates minds, transforms lives, touches hearts, and builds community.
- Our Mission
- South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment that fosters student development and supports productive citizenship in an increasingly global and technological society.
- Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:
- General education courses
- Transfer programsOccupational education and career development
- Continuing education
- Developmental studies and English as a second language
- Cultural, civic, and social events
- Academic support and student services
- Our Values
- We are inspired and guided by our core values:
- COLLABORATION: We are inclusive in our relationships with colleagues, departments and community, and respectful of their ideas.
- COMMUNITY: We serve our community by recognizing our inter-dependence, celebrating our history, honoring our diverse cultures, and building our future.
- EXCELLENCE: We model exemplary teaching, learning, service and leadership through continuous improvement, creativity and innovation.
- INTEGRITY: We are accountable to the communities we serve and are truthful, sincere, transparent and responsible for our actions.
- WELLBEING: We are a college community that encourages and develops social, physical, career, community and financial wellbeing.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to South Mountain Community College is Rio Salado College (4.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rio Salado CollegePublic20,215 students | 4.00 Mi2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)517-8000 4.0020,215 - Brookline College-TempePrivate, for profit418 students | 4.80 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)545-8755 4.80418 - Fortis College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit290 students | 5.00 Mi555 N 18 St Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)254-3099 5.00290 - 5,950 students | 5.20 Mi108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602)392-5000 5.205,950 - Lamson CollegePrivate, for profit12 students | 5.30 Mi875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480)898-7000 5.3012
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