South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Phoenix, Arizona. South Mountain Community College was founded in 1979 and enrolls 5,138 undergrads and no graduate students.

Planning to play sports? South Mountain Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at South Mountain Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at South Mountain Community College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to South Mountain Community College for Fall 2022 is August 22.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from South Mountain Community College by August 22.

Is South Mountain Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what South Mountain Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at South Mountain Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at South Mountain Community College, around 55% return for the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for South Mountain Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at South Mountain Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at South Mountain Community College. Based on this information, how does South Mountain Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is South Mountain Community College a good school for you?

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Where is South Mountain Community College?

South Mountain Community College is located in the suburban setting of Phoenix, Arizona.

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