Santiago Canyon College
- Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding, critical thinking, sound decision making, cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and a commitment to local and global citizenship. Santiago Canyon College offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes university transfer, associate degree and certificate programs. In addition, we provide community services, career education, continuing education, high school diploma program, basic skills development, and a range of support services for full and part-time students, including those with family and career responsibilities. At SCC, we encourage students to plan, implement, and evaluate their educational progress through meaningful reflection and interaction with both the college and community. Our mission is to educate students regarding College policies, procedures, services, and Online Records by providing clear and concise information. Since Admissions & Records staff members believe that service to students is our top priority, it is our goal to provide information within a supportive and positive atmosphere.
School Highlights
Santiago Canyon College serves 11,911 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 11,911 students
- In-state tuition: $1,142
- Out-state tuition: $7,944
- Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Santiago Canyon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 451 teachers has grown by 125% over five years.
Santiago Canyon College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
451 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Santiago Canyon College has grown by 62% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Santiago Canyon College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,911 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,202 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
8,709 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
47%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
28%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate
42%
32%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,944 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,944
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,725
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
International Student Club
International Student Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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