9000 East Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626

Academic excellence is taken seriously at Scottsdale community college. The Arizona college is accredited by the North Central Association Higher Learning Commission, by meeting and upholding a set of nationally established criteria for quality, integrity, innovation, diversity, inclusiveness, service, collaboration, and learning.

In addition to traditional programs of study, including university transfer and career/technical classes, Scottsdale Community College offers community education, continuing education for practicing professionals, developmental education, and English as a second language. Scottsdale Community College's business Institute, located in North Scottsdale, serves as a resource to local businesses seeking customized training and individuals seeking streamlined business courses.

The student is the center of everything at Scottsdale Community College. The Arizona college aims to help find ways to grow personally and become a productive citizen in a changing multicultural world. This is done through accessible, affordable learning environments. From the classroom, to the community, there is every imaginable way to expand a learning experience at Scottsdale Community College.

At Scottsdale Community College you have the freedom to find balance between academics and extra curricular involvement. Whether through athletics, student organizations or partnerships with the community, there are countless ways to get involved. Both faculty and staff are eager and willing to help you create your own path to an enriching educational experience at Scottsdale Community College.

Quick Facts:

As the only community college in the nation to reside on Native American land, through a partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale Community College offers a pristine, natural setting with expansive mountain views and native plant and wildlife.

The average ratio of faculty to students at Scottsdale Community College in the classroom is 1 to 20.

While some 23 percent of Scottsdale Community College's faculty have earned doctoral degrees, 71 percent of faculty in academic areas have earned a master's degree and all occupational faculty must meet strict educational and professional experience standards to work at this Arizona college.

Scottsdale Community College welcomes nearly 12,000 students in credit programs and another 5,800 continuing education students each fall.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.