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Scottsdale Community College, or SCC, is a two-year college located in Scottsdale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. It was established in 1970. The campus is situated on 160 acres. SCC is part of the Maricopa County Community College District and offers a wide variety of degrees, certificates and courses in diverse fields of study.
Scottsdale Community College provides facilities for a number of clubs and events which support overall development of the students. The athletics department has many sports teams which participate in various sports such as tennis, volleyball, softball, soccer, baseball, and football. The sports teams are nicknamed the Fighting Artichokes, and their official mascot is Artie.
Scottsdale Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Scottsdale, AZ. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Scottsdale Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Scottsdale Community College offers open admission.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Scottsdale Community College, in 2007-2008, had 10,371 students (5,949 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Scottsdale Community College is to create accessible, effective, and affordable environments for teaching and learning for the people of our communities in order that they may grow personally and become productive citizens in a changing and multicultural world."
More complete details are provided below.
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
General Phone: (480) 423-6000
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 377 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Art Studies | 318 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Liberal Arts | 309 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 176 | business, business management, accounting technology, marketing, small business management, fashion merchandising, accounting, international business, ... |
| Design | 73 | interior design, graphic design |
| Media | 66 | radio and TV tech, broadcast journalism, journalism, public relations |
| Science | 62 | natural sciences, physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections and criminal justice |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 42 | chef training, institutional food workers |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 42 | cinematography, film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 27 | playwriting and screenwriting, acting, drama, dance |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | architectural drafting, drafting and design tech |
| Hospitality | 18 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management, resort management, hospitality management |
| Animal Science and Care | 15 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, yoga training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | web design, computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming, computer support, computer applications programming, computer services management, computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, education courses, education, Native American education |
| Construction Trades | 6 | building inspector, lineworker |
| Music | 4 | music, music management |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | radiation therapist, speech pathology |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Scottsdale Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 806 | 58 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 700 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 136 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Scottsdale Community College had a total enrollment of 10,371 students (5,949 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 87% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Scottsdale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Scottsdale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 82 | $78,341 | 88 | $74,416 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $78,341 | 88 | $74,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Basketball | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 11 | 17 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Indian/Native American Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Resort Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Scottsdale Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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