Mt San Antonio College

1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Mt San Antonio College serves 28,393 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 28,393 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,346
  • Out-state tuition: $7,422
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Mt San Antonio College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,387 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mt San Antonio College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,387 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mt San Antonio College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Mt San Antonio College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,393 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
9,878 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
18,515 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,878 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,515 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
19%
13%
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% Hispanic
61%
45%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
12%
25%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,346 is less than the state average of $2,083. 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 $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$2,083
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,422
$7,122
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 28,393 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,346
  • Out-state tuition: $7,422
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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