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Scottsdale Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 design, media, drama and performing arts, and cooking and culinary arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Scottsdale Community College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Faculty salaries at Scottsdale Community College are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 11,261 students (6,001 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Scottsdale Community College.
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
Admissions Phone: (480) 423-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (480) 423-6549
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu
Scottsdale Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 261 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 252 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Media | 89 | radio and TV tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 67 | chef training |
| Design | 54 | interior design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | forensic science, fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 46 | business, MIS, accounting technology, marketing studies, international business |
| Hospitality | 22 | hotel management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | speech pathology, radiation therapist |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | acting, playwriting and screenwriting, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer services management |
| Animal Science And Care | 14 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
| Science | 11 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | architectural drafting, drafting and design tech |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care management, child development |
| Construction Trades | 6 | building inspector |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Scottsdale Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 587 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 200 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 159 | 12 |
In 2005, Scottsdale Community College had a total enrollment of 11,261 students (6,001 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 84% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (480) 423-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Scottsdale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (480) 423-6549
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 86 | $69,400 | 73 | $67,479 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $69,400 | 73 | $67,479 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| Football | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 10 | 15 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services 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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