Santa Ana College

1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Tel: (714) 564-6000
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  • 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 29,590 students (17% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
  • Santa Ana College is one of 17 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to Santa Ana College is Career College of California (1.6 miles away).

Top Placements

Santa Ana College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 444 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Santa Ana College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty444 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Santa Ana College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The Santa Ana College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment29,590 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio67:144:1
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# Full-Time Students4,948 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students24,642 students5,903 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
15%
13%
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% Hispanic
59%
37%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
15%
32%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score0.600.73
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College Completion Rate
25%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,000$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $5,318 is less than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,142$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,318$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,250$5,500
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Source: 2016 (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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Career College of California
    Private, for profit
    194 students | 1.60 Mi201 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
    Santa Ana,  CA  92701
    (714) 586-5775     1.60194
  • Career Networks Institute
    Private, for profit
    651 students | 2.10 Mi702 W Town and Country Rd
    Orange,  CA  92868
    (714) 437-9697     2.10651
  • South Coast College
    Private, for profit
    342 students | 2.10 Mi2011 W. Chapman Avenue
    Orange,  CA  92868
    (714) 867-5009     2.10342
  • Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
    Private, for profit
    974 students | 3.00 Mi12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
    Garden Grove,  CA  92840
    (714) 703-1900     3.00974
  • Coastline Community College
    Coastline Community College Photo - Awarded three times for Academic Excellence in 2018-2019 - Ranked #1 top leader in online education - Ranked one of the best online Associate's in Human Services degree programs nationwide - Voted the Best in Online Business.
    Public
    24,886 students | 3.80 Mi11460 Warner Ave.
    Fountain Valley,  CA  92708
    (714) 546-7600     3.8024,886
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 29,590 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,318
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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