Santa Ana College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4432 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1230 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1154 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #100 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Santa Ana |
| #3090 of 4,826 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 26,073
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- sac.edu
Santa Ana College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Santa Ana College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
5,343 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,430 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Santa Ana College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 14464 (56%) |
|---|---|
| White | 4308 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4104 (16%) |
| Asian | 2043 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 509 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 384 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 144 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 64 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,162
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,384 |
| Fee in-district | $76 |
| Fee in-state | $76 |
| Fee out-of-state | $76 |
Santa Ana College majors
Santa Ana College has granted 16 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Santa Ana College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 535 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 296 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 184 | |
| Psychology, General | 119 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 95 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 91 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 82 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 81 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 74 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 73 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 55 | 16 |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 60 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 53 | |
| Sociology, General | 40 | |
| Human Services, General | 39 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 34 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 29 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 29 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 26 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 21 | |
| History, General | 21 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 16 | |
| Economics, General | 13 | |
| Radio and Television | 13 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 12 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 8 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 | |
| Journalism | 6 | |
| Legal Studies | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 5 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 4 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD & CADD | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | |
| Photography | 2 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |
| Retail Management | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,420 | 16 |
Santa Ana College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 28% | 35% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Santa Ana College has published 233 scientific papers with 3,246 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Surgery, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 38 |
| 1993 | 7 | 33 |
| 1994 | 5 | 38 |
| 1995 | 5 | 24 |
| 1996 | 1 | 32 |
| 1997 | 3 | 45 |
| 1998 | 7 | 40 |
| 1999 | 4 | 57 |
| 2000 | 2 | 41 |
| 2001 | 0 | 33 |
| 2002 | 2 | 68 |
| 2003 | 5 | 41 |
| 2004 | 7 | 48 |
| 2005 | 6 | 52 |
| 2006 | 6 | 85 |
| 2007 | 4 | 74 |
| 2008 | 1 | 103 |
| 2009 | 3 | 80 |
| 2010 | 5 | 92 |
| 2011 | 0 | 101 |
| 2012 | 2 | 89 |
| 2013 | 7 | 97 |
| 2014 | 3 | 107 |
| 2015 | 6 | 74 |
| 2016 | 6 | 90 |
| 2017 | 2 | 87 |
| 2018 | 4 | 91 |
| 2019 | 1 | 118 |
| 2020 | 4 | 148 |
| 2021 | 6 | 160 |
| 2022 | 9 | 148 |
| 2023 | 3 | 151 |
| 2024 | 6 | 165 |
Santa Ana College alumni
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Diane Keaton
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
-
Diane Keaton is an American actress. She has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Emmy Awards. She was honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Gala Tribute in 2007 and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2017.
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Steve Martin
- Occupations
- film actorbanjoistwriterperforming artistmusician
- Biography
-
Stephen Glenn Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and an Honorary Academy Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards. He also received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics. The Guardian named him one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
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Robert David Hall
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actorfilm actorpianist
- Biography
-
Robert David Hall is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins, M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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Heath Bell
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Heath Justin Bell is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. As a closer with the San Diego Padres from 2009 to 2011, Bell was a three-time All-Star and twice won the Rolaids Relief Man Award. He was also awarded the Delivery Man of the Year Award and The Sporting News Reliever of the Year Award.
General info
| Alternative names | SAC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 807 |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1530 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, California, 92706-3398 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 310,000 |
| Phone | 7145646000 |