Mt San Antonio College

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA, 91789-1399 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of the college is to provide accessible and affordable quality learning opportunities in response to the needs and interests of the individuals and organizations, to provide quality transfer, career, and life-long learning programs that prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in an interconnected world and to advance the state's and region's economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement. ...

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  • Mt San Antonio College
  • Community College Avg.
County Los Angeles County, CA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 9,147 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 19,932 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 29,079 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 45% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 27% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,490 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 42% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $978 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 1% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,147 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 1% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,803 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Mt. San Antonio College is among the largest of 109 community colleges in California. Located in the city of Walnut, Mt. SAC serves 17 communities and a million residents in the bustling San Gabriel Valley.
  • Since the College opened its doors in 1946, Mt. SAC has provided high quality and affordable educational opportunities to more than a million students of all ages from all over the world. Today, the College offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs through a semester system. Mt. SAC remains committed to academic excellence and preparing its students for success in today's diverse economic, professional and cultural sectors.
  • Mt. SAC has become a College of Champions—a state and national leader in a number of disciplines, including communication, technology, business, science, health care, athletics, the performing and fine arts, and aviation. Many Mt. SAC alumni have distinguished themselves in both the private and public sectors. The College is home to the renowned Mt. SAC Relays, the world's largest and most prestigious track and field invitational.
  • Situated on 400 sprawling acres, the scenic campus is undergoing a major expansion effort to keep pace with the growing need for state-of-the-art facilities and technology. These enhancements support the College's ongoing commitment to complement quality instruction with a learning environment that enhances student success. It's also another reason Mt. SAC has become one of the finest colleges in America.
  • Profile last updated: 10/23/2009.

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