Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 214660
- Phone: (480) 423-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (602) 243-8123
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (602) 243-8300
FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,243Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Entrepreneurship Degree
An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.
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South Mountain Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
South Mountain Community College (SMCC) offers quality higher education for a diverse Arizona community. Their mission is to create a learning environment that promotes caring for education as well as a foundation for student development and productive citizenship on a global scale.
In order for them to successfully meet these goals, here’s what they have to offer:
- General education courses.
- Guaranteed transfer programs to 4 year institutions.
- Career development and occupational education.
- Continued education.
- English as a second language and developmental studies.
- Social and cultural events.
- Quality student services and first-hand academic support.
Over 4,700 students are currently enrolled at the college and the entire student population is comprised of undergraduates. SMCC is considered a fairly large school due to its student population.
South Mountain Community College has locations throughout Phoenix (Ahwatukee, Laveen and Guadalupe). You're able to learn more about their campus by scheduling a visit or exploring their Arts center. Also their Student Life center is open for visitation.
SMCC has recently set in place a new student information system to help provide an additional self-service for students. Here’s what it offers:
- The ability to search through all classes offered at Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Instant access to your financial accounts and financial aid at all colleges.
- Adjusting your financial aid rewards online by either accepting or reducing them.
- 24/7 access to all mandatory forms.
- Class registration and online payable tuition.
- Access to your grades.
The information you get is exclusively made available to you.
The tuition fees have to be paid at the time you decide to register or by a specific deadline listed at their website, according to the fee schedule. You'll notice how the tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. The out-of-state tuition is an additional $5,785.
Last year 90% of all SMCC students received some type of financial aid. This percentage indicates that SMCC offers financial aid at a higher proportion in comparison to most 4 year universities.
Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Mountain Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in entrepreneurship.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Hispanic | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Entrepreneurship program at South Mountain Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Chief Executives
Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
General and Operations Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 28
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.00
- Average Annual Salary: $106090
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.16
- Average Annual Salary: $102250
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates South Mountain Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, South Mountain Community College may offer student services like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
South Mountain Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball