Santiago Canyon College
About Santiago Canyon College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Santiago Canyon College teaches in the hills above Orange, California, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and most of its students are working toward a transfer to a California university.
Founded
1985
Location
Orange, California
Students
10,579
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
47.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,164
Out-of-state: $9,612
Avg Net Price
$2,129
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,956
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
47.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.7%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
34:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
21.6%
$/Student
$6.6K
Class Size
Large
While 47.6% finish in 4 years, 70.7% 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
$1,164
In-State
$9,612
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,818
After Financial Aid
$2,129
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-219
Receive Grants
11.1%
Take Loans
0.6%
Tuition is $1,164/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,129.
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 Santiago Canyon College fund their education.
While in School
11.1%
Get Grants
Free money
0.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,351
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$5,125
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$54/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $5,125, 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 Santiago Canyon College.
Gender
34.6%
Female
65%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,579
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.8%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
40.8%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 53.8% 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
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
10,579
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Santiago Canyon College fields 5 varsity teams with 119 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
119
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
72
Men
47
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Santiago Canyon Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,956
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$37K
618 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$65K
161 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$60K
158 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$41K
132 grads
4yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
72 grads
Communication and Media Studies
—
52 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $45K 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.