Sacramento City College
Tel:
(916)558-2111
- Sacramento City College is an open-access, comprehensive community college, serving a diverse student population. We provide a wide range of educational opportunities and support services leading to transfer, career advancement, basic skills development, and personal enrichment. Through these efforts, we contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of the community.
School Highlights
- Sacramento City College serves 23,317 students (26% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Sacramento City College is one of 11 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Sacramento City College is Carrington College-Sacramento (6.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Sacramento City College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 467 teachers has declined by 29% over five years.
| Sacramento City College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 467 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 23,317 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 50:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 6,063 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 17,254 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 18% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 24% | 37% |
| % Black | 12% | 7% |
| % White | 35% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,800 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Sacramento City College, part of the Los Rios Community College District, provides educational opportunities for nearly 22,000 students at the college and its three outreach centers. Classes are offered to California residents at a tremendous savings over four-year colleges, universities, and trade schools. And SCC is a leader in providing lower division programs that prepare students for successful transfer. We also offer occupational programs that meet the current needs of business and industry. With its many redwood and pine trees, ivy-covered walkways, and mix of classic and modern architecture, Sacramento City College has the look and feel of a traditional university. The purpose of Sacramento City College is to provide academic, training, and social opportunities where critical thinking and critical skills are developed. The college is responsive to the emerging educational needs of the community. The college is a resource for the community, the economic evolution of the community, and a portal to the global marketplace. To implement its philosophical commitments and purpose, the college provides a variety of programs, which include General Education, Occupational Education, Developmental and Basic Skills Education and Distance Education. Sacramento City College is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The University of California and all other accredited colleges and universities give full credit for appropriate courses completed at Sacramento City College.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Sacramento City College is Carrington College-Sacramento (6.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-SacramentoPrivate, for profit1,385 students | 6.30 Mi8909 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)361-1660 6.301,385 - Cosumnes River CollegePublic14,674 students | 7.00 Mi8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
9166917344 7.0014,674 - International Academy of Design and Technology-SacramentoPrivate, for profit60 students | 8.10 Mi2450 Del Paso Road-St 250
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916)285-9468 8.1060 - Kaplan College-SacramentoPrivate, for profit429 students | 9.20 Mi4330 Watt Ave., Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)649-8168 9.20429 - American River CollegePublic29,133 students | 10.70 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
9164848011 10.7029,133
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