Scottsdale Community College
About Scottsdale Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Scottsdale Community College teaches on land leased from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, east of Phoenix, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Close to a third of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1970
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Students
5,377
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
17.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-state: $8,958
Avg Net Price
$13,336
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,905
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
17.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67%
Transfer Out
31%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$9.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 17.3% graduation rate is below average, but 67% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,358
In-State
$8,958
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,281
After Financial Aid
$13,336
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,138
Receive Grants
14.3%
Take Loans
6.8%
Tuition is $2,358/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,336.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Scottsdale Community College fund their education.
While in School
14.3%
Get Grants
Free money
6.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,000
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$85/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Scottsdale Community College.
Gender
57.7%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,377
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
40.2%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
33%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 40.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
5,377
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Scottsdale Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 157 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
157
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
80
Men
77
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Scottsdale Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,905
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$32K
159 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
84 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$64K
57 grads
4yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$39K
39 grads
1yr Earnings
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$41K
28 grads
4yr Earnings
Physical Sciences, General
$46K
23 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.