Phoenix, AZ · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| South Mountain Community College (in-state) | $2,358 | — |
| AZ average | $11,116 | -79% |
| National average | $18,082 | -87% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,358 | $9,432 |
| Out-of-state | $8,958 | $35,832 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
South Mountain Community College ranks 14 by in-state tuition among the 54 AZ colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 280% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to South Mountain Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Glendale Community College | $2,358 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,358 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,358 |
| Phoenix College | $2,358 |
In-state tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,358 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,958.
South Mountain Community College in-state tuition is 79% below the AZ average of $11,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; South Mountain Community College is 87% below that.
$2,358 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at South Mountain Community College comes to about $9,432 for an in-state student and $35,832 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, South Mountain Community College ranks 14 out of the 54 AZ colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.