South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College Overview

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.

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2022 South Mountain Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,040
Out-of-State	$7,824

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Is South Mountain Community College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at South Mountain Community College

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

Approximately 55% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at South Mountain Community Collegeare still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for South Mountain Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with South Mountain Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at South Mountain Community College

Tuition 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.

For information on South Mountain Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at South Mountain Community College.

Based on this information, does South Mountain Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect 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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