Mt. San Antonio College
School Highlights
- Mt. San Antonio College serves 28,036 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Mt. San Antonio College is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Mt. San Antonio College is East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program & Technical Center (5.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Mt. San Antonio College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 689 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mt. San Antonio College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 689 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 28,036 students | 7,516 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,749 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 17,287 students | 5,903 students |
| % Asian | 18% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 59% | 37% |
| % Black | 5% | 7% |
| % White | 13% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 31% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,000 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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