Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

63/100 · earnings-weighted

South Mountain Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Phoenix, Arizona 85042

🌐 www.southmountaincc.edu/

South Mountain Community College — tuition $2,328 in-state, $8,928 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%

Outcomes

42/100

Affordability

B+

75/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,157

Total Enrollment

23%

Graduation Rate

63%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$12,879

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near South Mountain Community College ▼

29% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$386,461

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,747

1-Year Change

-0.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at South Mountain Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,825

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,633

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,000

Median debt at graduation

16.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

29.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The South Mountain Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $386,461
Avg rent near campus: $1,747/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85041 (4.6% cap, Phoenix)

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🏆 Where South Mountain Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21

#26

#26

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,328	$8,928

Financial Aid

78%

Receive Any Aid

55%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$12,879

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$11,383
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,804
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,009
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,269
$110,001+	$16,572

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Art/Art Studies, General 195 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 128 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 88 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 42 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Electrician 32 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 29 grads/yr Natural Sciences 25 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 21 grads/yr General Studies 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 17 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 12 grads/yr Psychology, General 12 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 11 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 8 grads/yr Accounting 8 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from South Mountain Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

$61k/yr 26,500 jobs

Photographers

$43k/yr 151,200 jobs

Craft artists

$38k/yr 11,600 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Social scientists and related workers, all other

$100k/yr 40,800 jobs

Student Demographics

4,157

Total Students

60%

Women

43%

Traditional Age (18-24)

29%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 57%

Black 13%

Asian 3%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%

With Family 71%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,201 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South Mountain Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend South Mountain Community College?

Tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,328 for in-state students and $8,928 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,879.

What is the graduation rate at South Mountain Community College?

The graduation rate at South Mountain Community College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is South Mountain Community College a good school?

South Mountain Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend South Mountain Community College?

South Mountain Community College has a total enrollment of 4,157 students.

Is there rental demand near South Mountain Community College?

Yes! Approximately 29% of students at South Mountain Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,201 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Phoenix area.

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