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College of the Canyons is dedicated to enhancing our reputation as a leading two-year college, recognized locally, regionally and statewide for technical advancement, institutional effectiveness, student support, model academic and professional programs, excellence in teaching and learning, and the sense of community that we provide to our students and staff.
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| 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 |
4,486 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
11,461 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
15,947 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
29% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
14% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,837 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
26% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$711 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
2% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$619 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
3% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,406 |
$3,048 |
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- College of the Canyons is a learning-centered community college that provides academic education and workforce training at the lower division level, to all capable of profiting from instruction.
- The college began in 1969 with only 800 students located on the campus of Hart High School in Newhall. It now serves more than 17,000 students each term by providing high-quality academic and technical programs including 1,528 class sections, 38 certificate training programs, 55 disciplines/majors, and 34 computer labs. Seventeen intercollegiate athletic programs, nine women's sports and eight men's, provide opportunities to participate in athletics for all who are interested.
- College of the Canyons is truly a one-of-a-kind resource for the Santa Clarita Valley. It has distinguished itself as one of the premier community colleges in California and is recognized for its leadership in correlating education with economic development, job retention and job creation.
- It is noted for its high quality academics, excellent facilities, faculty, staff, support systems and effective management of resources. Innovative programs involving partnerships with businesses, alliances with community members and other educational institutions combined with a high-energy, on campus environment have poised the college for the future.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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