Santa Ana College
- The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the academic, cultural and workforce economic developments needs of our diverse community.
School Highlights
Santa Ana College serves 27,052 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Santa Ana College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 824 teachers has grown by 92% over five years.
| Santa Ana College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 824 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Santa Ana College founded in 1915, is a comprehensive community college preparing students for the workplace as well as to transfer to four-year higher learning institutions. Students may earn an associate degree certificate. For those willing to commit to high academic achievement, honors courses are offered. The college also assists students in gaining basic skills and technology proficiency so they can pursue other goals. It is located at the corner of West 17th Street and Bristol in Santa Ana on about 58 acres. Santa Ana College is a public institution committed to the growth and development of its community. In September 2005, SAC will be celebrating its 90th anniversary touting its tradition of academic excellence and cultural diversity. Whether it is for university transfer preparation, career training, or personal development, Santa Ana College is your best choice for advancement! SAC has a reputation for excellence and is continually ranked a state leader for the number of students who transfer each year to a university. We are a top-of-mind choice when it comes to career preparation in fields that are in high demand such as nursing and fire technology. Or, if you are looking to upgrade your current skills, we can help with that, too. Visit us online or in person and see what makes us the best choice.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Santa Ana College is Career Networks Institute (2.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Career Networks InstitutePrivate for-profit385 students | 2.10 Mi1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 437-9697 2.10385 - South Coast CollegePrivate for-profit226 students | 2.10 Mi2011 W. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 867-5009 2.10226 - 589 students | 3.00 Mi12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900 3.00589 - 23,192 students | 3.80 Mi11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600 3.8023,192 - Maric College-AnaheimPrivate, for profitn/a students | 3.90 Mi1360 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 758-1500 3.90n/a
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