Paying for South Mountain Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $2,358 13.91% $8,958 14.06%
The 2024 tuition & fees of South Mountain Community College (South Mountain CC) are $2,358 for Arizona residents and $8,958 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at South Mountain CC.
91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,021. It could cover 33.72% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,617 for Arizona residents and $29,217 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at South Mountain Community College is $2,358 for Arizona residents and $8,958 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 13.91% for Arizona residents and increased by 14.06% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,314) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of South Mountain CC is $2,686 for Arizona residents and $10,217 for out-of-state students, a 14.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
South Mountain CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$2,070 $7,854$22,113
2023-2024$2,358$8,958$22,176
Change % 2023-202413.91%14.06%0.28%
2024-2025$2,686$10,217$22,239

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at South Mountain CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $97 for Arizona residents and $372 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$85$326
2023-2024$97$372
2024-2025$111$424
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

South Mountain CC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between South Mountain Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to South Mountain CC
In-StateOut-of-State
South Mountain Community College$2,358$8,958
Mesa Community College$2,358$8,959
Pima Community College$2,370$7,686
Chandler-Gilbert Community College$2,358$8,959
Phoenix College$2,358$8,958
Estrella Mountain Community College$2,358$8,959
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