Santa Ana College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $9,384 out-of-state
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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 first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Santa Ana College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$43,552
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,845
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,871
Median debt at graduation
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 71st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Santa Ana College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,770 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person51%
Hybrid (Some Online)20%
Fully Online28%
📊 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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