Community Colleges

By jwwheat4

  • First Community College

    The first community college is established in 1901.

  • Phoenix Junior College

    Phoenix Junior College is established in 1920.

  • State Legislature

    In 1960, state legislature is provided for junior college districts in Arizona.

  • Maricopa County Junior College District

    In 1962, Maricopa County Junior College District is established by approval of county voters.

  • Scottsdale Community College Opens

    In the fall of 1969, Scottsdale Community College opens.

  • Current Location for SCC

    The current location for SCC was established in 1970 with 948 students.

  • Artie is born

    Artie the Artichoke was born and became the mascot of SCC.

  • Current Enrollment for SCC

    The current enrollment for SCC is 17,000 credit and 8,000 non-credit students.

  • MCCCD Enrollment

    There are currently 260,000 students amongst the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges.