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$2,358Tuition
2,612Students
23%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,825Earnings
#25 in ArizonaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Average Net Price
$11,942
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,872
Books & Supplies
$1,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$85/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
21.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
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

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $11,383 annually at South Mountain Community College, while those making over $110,000 pay $16,572. The two-year total ranges from roughly $23,000 to $33,000. Only 6% of students receive institutional grants averaging $4,829. The community college keeps costs manageable for Phoenix-area families seeking workforce training without breaking the bank.

Graduates typically leave with $8,000 in debt, translating to $85 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $37,026 just one year after graduation, loan payments represent a reasonable portion of income. The 90% employment rate demonstrates the college's focus on job-ready skills. Arizona residents get the best deal here, representing 98% of enrollment and paying in-state rates of $2,358 compared to $8,958 for out-of-state students. Working-class Hispanic families, who make up 57% of students, find particularly strong value in the college's affordable pathway to employment.

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