School Highlights
Mt San Antonio College serves 29,971 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is same as the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 29,971 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,422
- Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mt San Antonio College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 686 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Mt San Antonio College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
421 acres
Total Faculty
686 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mt San Antonio College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Mt San Antonio College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
29,971 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
10,004 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
19,967 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
29,971 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,004 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19,967 students
5,850 students
% Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
64%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
8%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$49,600
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,346 is more than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,422 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,422
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Mt. San Antonio College is among the largest of 112 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt San Antonio College cost?
Mt San Antonio College's tuition is approximately $1,346 for In-State students and $7,422 for Out-State students.
What is Mt San Antonio College's ranking?
Mt San Antonio College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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