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 12,159 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 12,159 students
In-state tuition: $1,142
Out-state tuition: $7,944
Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Santiago Canyon College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Santiago Canyon College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,159 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
2,243 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
9,916 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
669 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,243 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,916 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
13%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
55%
46%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
27%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4379%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,944
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
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
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 12,159 students
In-state tuition: $1,142
Out-state tuition: $7,944
Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,742 per year for in-state students and $8,379 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
