Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$2.4k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,872
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$15,358
Net price (after aid)$11,942
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,383
$30k – $48k$11,804
$48k – $75k$13,009
$75k – $110k$14,269
$110k+$16,572
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,825
Median debt at graduation$8,000
Est. monthly loan payment$85
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.0×Graduates earn about 5.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans7%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
23%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.9k
Out-of-state value
$9.0k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$2.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$9.0k
Net price
$11.9k
Pell
27%
Median debt
$8.0k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$39.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Social Sciences
SociologyPsychology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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- Where is South Mountain Community College located?
- South Mountain Community College is located in Phoenix, AZ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is South Mountain Community College?
- South Mountain Community College is a public community college based in AZ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at South Mountain Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at South Mountain Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at South Mountain Community College?
- South Mountain Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $2,358 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend South Mountain Community College?
- South Mountain Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,612 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about South Mountain Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with South Mountain Community College.
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