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1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398

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Tel: (714)564-6000

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 18 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
The nearest community college is Career College of California (1.40 miles away).

The teacher population of 444 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of 29,590 has grown by 78% over five years.
The school's 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 Enrollment	29,590 students	7,105 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	67:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	4,948 students	1,483 students

# Part-Time Students	24,642 students	5,622 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	-

% Asian	15%	13%

% Hispanic	59%	37%

% Black	1%	7%

% White	15%	32%

% Hawaiian	-	-

% Two or more races	2%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	5%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.60	0.73

College Completion Rate	25%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$37,000	$34,900

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 $6,773. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,142	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,318	$6,773

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	78%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,500	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,250	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.