Santa Ana College
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 28,425 students (19% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Top Placements
Santa Ana College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 444 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Santa Ana College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 444 staff | 134 staff |
Source: 2019 (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-profit338 students | 2.10 Mi702 W Town and Country Rd
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 437-9697 2.10338 - South Coast CollegePrivate for-profit221 students | 2.10 Mi2011 W. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 867-5009 2.10221 - Concorde Career College-Garden GrovePrivate for-profit609 students | 3.00 Mi12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900 3.00609 - 24,886 students | 3.80 Mi11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600 3.8024,886 - 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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