Sacramento City College

3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 18,333 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 18,333 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,104
  • Out-state tuition: $7,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Sacramento City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 748 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sacramento City College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
748 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Sacramento City College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Sacramento City College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,333 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,091 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
14,242 students
4,931 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Sacramento City College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
129 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,091 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14,242 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
19%
13%
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% Asian
9%
6%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
31%
46%
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% White
7%
5%
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% Hawaiian
29%
24%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2511%
0.4179%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,272 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$1,236
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,272
$6,547
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,166
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacramento City College cost?
Sacramento City College's tuition is approximately $1,104 for In-State students and $7,272 for Out-State students.
What schools are Sacramento City College often compared to?
Sacramento City Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like American River College by visitors of our site.
What is Sacramento City College's ranking?
Sacramento City College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Sacramento City College located?
Sacramento City College is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 18,333 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,104
  • Out-state tuition: $7,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is International Academy of Design and Technology-Sacramento. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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