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South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ·Public·2,612 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,612 students.

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2,612
Students
$11,942
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,400
Earnings
10 yr
$4,500
Debt

About This School

South Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 2,612 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,942 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

South Mountain Community College is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of the ten colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — graduates leave with just $4,500 in median debt, which is remarkably low. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $33,400 a decade out, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer program rather than a terminal degree if you're aiming for higher-paying careers.

Founded
1978
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts28%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science7%
Physical Sciences2%
Education2%
Psychology1%
Communications0%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Avg Net Price
$11,942
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White15%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino57%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,612 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South Mountain Community College

7050 S 24th St

Phoenix, AZ 85042

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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