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Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College

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.

Overview of Scottsdale Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.

Scottsdale Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Scottsdale Community College offers open admission.

Faculty

Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Body

Scottsdale Community College, in 2007, had 10,371 students (5,719 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.

Contacting Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
General Phone: (480) 423-6000
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu

Scottsdale Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts406liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine397licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Art Studies318art studies, visual and performing arts
Security And Law Enforcement60forensic science, criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Business And Management59business, business management, marketing, accounting technology, international business, MIS
Design57interior design
Media57radio and TV tech, broadcast journalism, public relations
Cooking And Culinary Arts44chef training
Photography And Commercial Art25cinematography, film studies
Hospitality24hotel management, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management
Drama And Performing Arts20playwriting and screenwriting, drama, dance
Science17physical sciences
Education And Teaching11elementary school teaching, Native American education
Computer Science And Engineering10computer networking, computer and info science, web design, computer services management
Engineering Technician9architectural drafting
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8yoga training, parks and recreation studies, exercise science
Animal Science And Care8equestrian studies
Medical Support And Technology7speech pathology, radiation therapist
Family And Social Work7child development
Music4music
Construction Trades3building inspector
Fine Arts1fine arts
Office And Administration0administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry

Number of programs and degrees for Scottsdale Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree68231
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years67022
Award of less than 1 academic year20020

Student Body

In 2007, Scottsdale Community College had a total enrollment of 10,371 students (5,719 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black3%
Hispanic10%
Asian3%
American Indian4%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1921%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-346%
35-395%
40-497%
50-646%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arizona87%
(International Students)4%
State unknown3%
Michigan1%
Minnesota1%
Wisconsin1%
Texas1%
Georgia1%

Scottsdale Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time33 %

Scottsdale Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Scottsdale Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,462
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,750
Books and supplies$ 1,104

Financial Aid:
Scottsdale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830400)

Scottsdale Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track8587

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year85$75,85187$72,075
All faculty totalacademic year85$75,85187$72,075

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Scottsdale Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total342357
Football15015
Track5813
Basketball549
Baseball303
All Other Sports61117

Scottsdale Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Indian/Native American Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/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
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, 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
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology

Scottsdale Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Scottsdale Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in design
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Scottsdale Community College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Scottsdale Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Scottsdale Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in media
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Scottsdale Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Scottsdale Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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