Mt San Antonio College
About Mt San Antonio College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mt San Antonio College sits in Walnut, in the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is known for its athletics and its relays meet, and business, kinesiology and the social sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1946
Location
Walnut, California
Students
26,140
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,364
Out-of-state: $10,464
Avg Net Price
$6,490
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,283
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
76.9%
Transfer Out
7%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.2%
$/Student
$8.2K
Class Size
Large
While 44.7% finish in 4 years, 76.9% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,364
In-State
$10,464
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,452
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,701
After Financial Aid
$6,490
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,267
Receive Grants
35.2%
Take Loans
1%
Tuition is $1,364/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,490.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mt San Antonio College fund their education.
While in School
35.2%
Get Grants
Free money
1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,497
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$5,880
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$62/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $5,880, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mt San Antonio College.
Gender
52.8%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
26,140
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
54.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
30.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 54.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
26,140
Students
community
Institution
Large
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mt San Antonio College fields 14 varsity teams with 674 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
14
Biggest: Track and Field (Outdoor)
Student Athletes
674
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
431
Men
243
Women
11
Men's Teams
12
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mt San Antonio Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,283
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$28K
425 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$20K
410 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Sciences, General
$44K
306 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$17K
304 grads
1yr Earnings
Sociology
$38K
201 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$92K
109 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.