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Santiago Canyon College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 37 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Orange, California, Santiago Canyon College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Santiago Canyon College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Santiago Canyon College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Santiago Canyon College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 72% at Santiago Canyon College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,156

Cost of attendance at Santiago Canyon College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,764

Cost of attendance at Santiago Canyon College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Santiago Canyon College received on average $4,946 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,946
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 258 28% $4,878 $1,258,500
Other Federal Grant 377 41% $4,043 $1,524,300
State Grant/Scholarships 667 72% $2,741 $1,828,043
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 1% $671 $6,038
Total Grant & Scholarships 679 73% $4,946 $3,358,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Santiago Canyon College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Santiago Canyon College students is 43.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.5%.

43.8%

  • asian 62.5% 50 students
  • African American 53.8% 7 students
  • white 49.2% 148 students
  • hispanic 38.1% 218 students
  • International Students 37.8% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 52.3% 23 students

Service Offerings

Santiago Canyon College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Santiago Canyon College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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