Santa Ana College: Statistics

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Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
23,852
Male:Female Ratio
56:44
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.

5,045 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

7,105 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 13214 (55%)
White 3905 (16%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 3864 (16%)
Asian 1827 (8%)
Two or more races 436 (2%)
Black or African American 370 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 126 (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 69 (0.3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 24 (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
$7,374
Students receiving aid
97%

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $1,104
Tuition in-state $1,104
Tuition out-of-state $8,712
Fee in-district $76
Fee in-state $76
Fee out-of-state $76

Santa Ana College majors

Santa Ana College has granted 7 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 628
Biological and Physical Sciences 199
Business Administration and Management, General 197
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 174
Psychology, General 138
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 85
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 81
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 79
Occupational Therapist Assistant 69 7
Child Care Provider & Assistant 74
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician 67
Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 63
Medical & Clinical Assistant 63
Human Services, General 50
Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 45
Teacher Assistant & Aide 42
Mathematics, General 38
Sociology, General 37
Legal Assistant & Paralegal 34
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 34
Art & Art Studies, General 30
Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping 25
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
History, General 20
English Language and Literature, General 19
Political Science and Government, General 18
Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician 17
Physics, General 16
Computer Science 15
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15
Chemistry, General 14
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 12
Machine Tool Technology & Machinist 12
Economics, General 10
Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 10
Radio and Television 10
Anthropology, General 9
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 9
American & United States Studies & Civilization 8
Information Technology 7
Library and Archives Assisting 7
Visual and Performing Arts, General 7
Pre-Engineering 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Pharmacy Technician & Assistant 5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 4
Apparel and Textile Manufacture 3
Biomedical Technology & Technician 3
Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General 3
Fashion & Apparel Design 3
Journalism 3
Legal Studies 3
Computer Graphics 2
Dance, General 2
Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician 2
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2
International Business & Trade & Commerce 2
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD 2
Photography 2
Welding Technology & Welder 2
Ethnic Studies 1
Geography 1
Music, General 1
Grand Total 2,570 7

Santa Ana College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 27% 24% 30%

Publications & Citations

Santa Ana College has published 209 scientific papers with 2,169 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Pathology, and Law.

Publications
209
Citations
2,169

Publication / Citation count by topic

Medicine
125 / 1,849
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
105 / 1,089
Biology
86 / 1,042
Engineering
70 / 1,093
Environmental Science
70 / 603
Computer Science
64 / 807
Physics
60 / 779
Political Science
56 / 675
Pathology
52 / 788
Law
51 / 625
Surgery
51 / 969
Psychology
50 / 753
Geology
49 / 485
Chemistry
42 / 338
Sociology
37 / 402
Philosophy
36 / 384
Geography and Cartography
35 / 195
Mathematics
32 / 482
Paleontology
32 / 476
History
30 / 329
Genetics
28 / 319
Art & Design
25 / 347
Archaeology
24 / 192
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
23 / 430
Psychiatry
23 / 245
Ecology
22 / 162
Business
22 / 340
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
21 / 256
Economics
21 / 367
Biochemistry
21 / 244
Statistics
21 / 282
Materials Science
20 / 152
Demography
19 / 250
Quantum and Particle physics
18 / 143
Health Science
18 / 286
Organic Chemistry
17 / 189
Anatomy and Physiology
16 / 283
Public Health
16 / 140
Electrical Engineering
16 / 62
Botany
15 / 138

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 25
1992 3 22
1993 5 24
1994 5 21
1995 4 17
1996 0 20
1997 5 28
1998 4 27
1999 4 39
2000 2 28
2001 0 26
2002 4 46
2003 4 27
2004 8 36
2005 3 35
2006 6 53
2007 4 53
2008 5 71
2009 2 59
2010 4 61
2011 0 72
2012 1 62
2013 8 57
2014 3 75
2015 6 56
2016 6 69
2017 2 68
2018 4 87
2019 2 94
2020 3 89
2021 6 91
2022 9 100
2023 2 90
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Santa Ana College alumni

  1. Diane Keaton

    Diane Keaton
    Born in
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    Years
    1946-.. (age 78)
    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.

  2. Steve Martin

    Steve Martin
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1945-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    voice actorplaywrightmusicianstreet artistperforming artist
    Biography

    Stephen Glenn Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013. Additionally, he was nominated for two Tony Awards for his musical Bright Star in 2016. Among many honors, he 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.

  3. Robert David Hall

    Robert David Hall
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1947-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actoractorstage actorvoice actor
    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.

  4. Heath Bell

    Heath Bell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    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.

All 19 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names SAC
Total FTE staff 759
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