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South Mountain Community College was established as a part of the Maricopa County Community College District on April 18, 1978. This community college is located in Phoenix, Arizona. More than 8,000 students enroll in SMCC every year. Apart from its main campus, classes are also offered in:
South Mountain Community College offers associates degrees in arts, business, applied science and general studies, as well as certificate programs in various fields of study. Transfer programs to other colleges are also available.
The athletics department of SMCC fields men’s teams in baseball, basketball, golf and soccer, and women’s teams in basketball, golf, volleyball, soccer and softball. The teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference.
South Mountain Community College can be found in Phoenix, AZ (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at South Mountain Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in science, art studies, and liberal arts.
South Mountain Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 4,254 students were enrolled in South Mountain Community College. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at South Mountain Community College, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment in an increasingly global and technological society. Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:
* General Education Courses
* Transfer programs
* Occupational education and career development
* Continuing education
* Developmental studies and English as a Second Language
* Cultural, civic, and social events
* Academic support and student services"
More complete details are provided below.
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
General Phone: (602) 243-8135
http://www.southmountaincc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 263 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Art Studies | 242 | art studies |
| Science | 57 | natural sciences, physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 28 | business, business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | behavioral sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | early childhood education, education courses, elementary school teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer networking, computer security, web design, information technology, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | child development |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for South Mountain Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 337 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 293 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 19 | 8 |
In 2007, South Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 4,254 students (2,004 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 92% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, 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 | $ 6,462 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,104 |
Financial Aid:
South Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2146600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $76,149 | 33 | $76,542 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $76,149 | 33 | $76,542 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 33 | 50 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 33 | 50 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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