South Mountain Community College

www.southmountaincc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,328

14.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,879

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,157

26.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.1%

49 Graduates

About

South Mountain Community College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Mountain Community College were General Art Studies (245 degrees awarded), General Business (22 degrees), and Behavioral Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2023, 879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Mountain Community College. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (535 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,328, which is $−5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Mountain Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 384 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,328, which is $5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,879.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending South Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,328

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Mountain Community College was $2,328. The cost of tuition at South Mountain Community College is $−5,925 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Mountain Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,879

2023 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,879. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Mountain Community College grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,872

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Mountain Community College was of $10,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at South Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 48.4% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Mountain Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 384 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 4,157 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Mountain Community College is 1,109 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,048. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at South Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Mountain Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 4.55% Two or More Races, 3.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.74% Asian, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Mountain Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.6%) and Black or African American Female (8.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Mountain Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,157 students. The full-time enrollment at South Mountain Community College is 1,109 and the part-time enrollment is 3,048. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at South Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Mountain Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Mountain Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Mountain Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Mountain Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,377 enrolled students
White
698 enrolled students
Black or African American
524 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Mountain Community College is 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 4.55% Two or More Races, 3.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.74% Asian, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 93 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 207 more women than men received degrees from South Mountain Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino (535 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (144 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Mountain Community College is General Art Studies (245 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (22 degrees) and Behavioral Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Mountain Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (246 degrees awarded), Construction (63 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (182,893 people), Other managers (160,612 people), Graphic designers (97,358 people), Secondary school teachers (88,316 people), and Postsecondary teachers (87,519 people).

The most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (246 degrees awarded), Construction (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (244 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Visual & Performing Arts (246 degrees awarded), Construction (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (244 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (427,925 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (318,669 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (216,349 people), Computer Systems Design (174,629 people), and Construction (163,319 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Mountain Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
208 degrees awarded
General Studies
35 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Mountain Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Mountain Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

336

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

543

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 336 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College, which is 0.619 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (543).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Mountain Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College in General Art Studies, which is 0.485 times less than the 165 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 165 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College in General Art Studies, which is 2.06 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from South Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Mountain Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
535 degrees awarded
White
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino (535 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (144 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
203 degrees awarded
White Female
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino female (332 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (203 degrees).

Operations

South Mountain Community College employs 51 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Mountain Community College are Female No academic rank (27), and Male No academic rank (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Mountain Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 47 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.1M

2023 Salaries

4.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Mountain Community College paid a median of $18.1M in salaries, a 4.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.33% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.28% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Mountain Community College paid a total of $4.72M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Mountain Community College was No academic rank with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Mountain Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Mountain Community College was Female No academic rank with 27 employees, and Male No academic rank with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Mountain Community College.

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