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South Mountain Community College can be found in Phoenix, Arizona (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 media 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 2005, 4,561 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
Admissions Phone: (602) 243-8123
Financial Aid Phone: (602) 243-8300
South Mountain Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 222 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Science | 16 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care management, child development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | behavioral sciences |
| Media | 9 | radio and TV tech |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | education courses, education, adult education |
| Business And Management | 4 | business |
Number of programs and degrees for South Mountain Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 259 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, South Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 4,561 students (2,170 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 95% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (602) 243-8123
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:
South Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2146600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (602) 243-8300
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 | 25 | $70,363 | 32 | $70,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $70,363 | 32 | $70,531 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 41 | 79 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 41 | 79 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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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