C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Santa Ana College

4-Year Public

📍 Santa Ana, California 92706

🌐 www.sac.edu/

Outcomes

66/100

Affordability

82/100

Resources

40/100

Experience

54/100

Prestige

35/100

Quick Stats

26,073

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

32.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,914

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Santa Ana College ▼

30% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 7,770 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$1,042,440

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,729

1-Year Change

+4.4%

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For parents & investors

The Santa Ana College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,042,440
Avg rent near campus: $2,729/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92701 (2.9% cap, Santa Ana)

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🏆 Where Santa Ana College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

of 31 schools

🥈

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

🥈

Pre-Engineering

of 32 schools

🥉

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

of 40 schools

Medical/Clinical Assistant

of 100 schools

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

of 100 schools

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

of 100 schools

#10

Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

#15

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

#24

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$9,384

Financial Aid

97%

Receive Any Aid

58%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$6,914

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,151
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,154
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,107
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,596
$110,001+	$9,191

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,319 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 813 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 623 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 420 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 261 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 229 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 221 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 172 grads/yr Psychology, General 165 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 140 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 111 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 110 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 107 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 104 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 100 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 86 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 84 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 63 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 62 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Santa Ana College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Detectives and criminal investigators

$94k/yr 117,900 jobs

Police and sheriff's patrol officers

$76k/yr 698,800 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Bailiffs

$57k/yr 19,000 jobs

Private detectives and investigators

$52k/yr 43,600 jobs

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

$92k/yr 97,200 jobs

Fire inspectors and investigators

$78k/yr 14,700 jobs

Student Demographics

26,073

Total Students

41%

Women

36%

Traditional Age (18-24)

30%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 55%

Black 1%

Asian 8%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%

With Family 70%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,770 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%

Hybrid (Some Online) 20%

Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%

25-64 (Adult) 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Ana College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Santa Ana College?

Tuition at Santa Ana College is $1,104 for in-state students and $9,384 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,914.

What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?

The graduation rate at Santa Ana College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Santa Ana College a good school?

Santa Ana College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Santa Ana College?

Santa Ana College has a total enrollment of 26,073 students.

Is there rental demand near Santa Ana College?

Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Santa Ana College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,770 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Santa Ana area.

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