Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College Overview

Scottsdale Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale Community College was founded in 1969 and enrolls 9,458 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Scottsdale Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Scottsdale Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Scottsdale Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Scottsdale Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Scottsdale Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Scottsdale Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Scottsdale Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Scottsdale Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Scottsdale Community College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Scottsdale Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Scottsdale Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Scottsdale Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Scottsdale Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Scottsdale Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Scottsdale Community College. Based on this information, how does Scottsdale Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Scottsdale Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Scottsdale Community College?

Scottsdale Community College is located in the urban setting of Scottsdale, Arizona, less than an hour from Phoenix.

If you want to see Scottsdale Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Scottsdale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Scottsdale Community College and Scottsdale are like without leaving home.

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