South Mountain Community College
South Mountain Community College is one of the twenty public 2-year colleges in Arizona. The campus is located in an urban area, in Phoenix.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,120 students attend the school. Every year 23% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South Mountain Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,064, and fees were $30. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,848 and $30 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students4,120 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
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Central Arizona College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $86/credit | |
| In State Students | $86/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $327/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,870 | $3,870 | $14,715 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,020 | $6,020 | $22,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,750 | $10,750 | $40,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of South Mountain Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $4,595 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $508 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $500 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,197 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $3,459 |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,000 |
$6,975
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,821 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,500 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,226 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,409 |
| Over $110,000$10,352 |
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Student Population
4,120
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,406
Women
1,714
Men
32%
Full-time
68%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
56% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
White |
12% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arizona state board of nursing.
