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Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA·Public·www.sac.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach TownSki Town

Santa Ana College is a public college in Santa Ana, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 9 miles from the ocean. Ski resorts are within 38 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Santa Ana College is a public college in Santa Ana, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 9 miles from the ocean. Ski resorts are within 38 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,104
In-State Tuition
+$76 fees
$8,712
Out-of-State Tuition
+$76 fees
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Room & Board
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Undergraduate students
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Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

20,000+

Urban setting

Beach Access

9 miles

Huntington Beach, CA

Ski Access

38 miles

Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts

Weather

Hot Climate

64°F avg school-year

Ski Town

38 mi away
800 skiable acres4 lifts
41 mi away
44 mi away
290 skiable acres14 lifts

Beach Town

Huntington Beach, CA

Ocean access within 9.4 miles

9 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Santa Ana, CA

59°Jan59°Feb62°Mar64°Apr66°May70°Jun74°Jul75°Aug74°Sep69°Oct63°Nov58°Dec

Station: SANTA ANA FIRE STATION · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

86/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety868491
86/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
84/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
91/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,104$8,712
Fees
$76$76
Total
$1,180$8,788
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

131 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
1,006 grads/yr$45,753
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
831 grads/yr$45,791
Fire ProtectionCertificate
306 grads/yr$68,944
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
185 grads/yr$53,388
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesCertificate
182 grads/yr$36,584

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's95 grads$98,342
Fire Protection
Associate's53 grads$74,290
Physics
Associate's6 grads$73,770
Fire Protection
Certificate306 grads$68,944
Precision Metal Working
Certificate91 grads$68,633
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's26 grads$66,935
Mathematics
Associate's23 grads$66,282
Precision Metal Working
Associate's22 grads$65,618
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate64 grads$57,369
Accounting and Related Services
Certificate99 grads$56,282

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Santa Ana College located?

Santa Ana College is located in Santa Ana, CA. The main campus address is 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Santa Ana College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Santa Ana College charges $1,104/year for in-state students and $8,712/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $8,788/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Santa Ana College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Santa Ana College the right fit for me?

Whether Santa Ana College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,712/year out-of-state), campus culture in Santa Ana, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Santa Ana College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Santa Ana College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Size
20,000+
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Bachelor's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 64°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
86/100
Nearest Airport
Santa Ana, CA (SNA) · 6 mialso LGB (16 mi), ONT (26 mi)

Location

Santa Ana, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.