Santiago Canyon College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Santiago Canyon College is a public certificate and vocational school in Orange, California, with about 10,579 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,129 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,164. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,956 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,164
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,129 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,579 19.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 21.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,364
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Santiago Canyon College: what the data shows
Common questions about Santiago Canyon College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Santiago Canyon College?
Santiago Canyon College is located in Orange, CA (ZIP 92869-4512).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Santiago Canyon College public or private?
Santiago Canyon College is a Public institution.
How much does Santiago Canyon College cost?
Published tuition: $1,164 in-state, $9,612 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,129.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-219 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $454 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,833 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,373 |
| $110,001+ | $11,014 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,656.
How big is Santiago Canyon College?
Total enrollment: 10,579 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,364 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Santiago Canyon College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.57%.
First-year retention: 70.7%.
What do graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn?
Median earnings: $36,758 six years after entry; $44,956 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,125.
11.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Santiago Canyon College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,174 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (456 completions)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (250 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (212 completions)
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician (184 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (159 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (159 completions)
- Psychology, General (126 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (117 completions)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician (86 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Santiago Canyon College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.57%; median earnings $44,956 at 10 years; net price $2,129. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,164
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Santiago Canyon College was $1,164.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,129
2024 Value
In 2024 Santiago Canyon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,129.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,516 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,129 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,656 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,312 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$97,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Santiago Canyon College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Santiago Canyon College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Santiago Canyon College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,142 | $5,174 | $3,045 |
| 2014 | $1,142 | $5,318 | $3,129 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $6,902 | $3,908 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $7,262 | $3,762 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $7,982 | $4,330 |
| 2018 | $1,154 | $8,186 | $3,739 |
| 2019 | $1,154 | $8,354 | $2,543 |
| 2020 | $1,156 | $8,956 | $3,998 |
| 2021 | $1,156 | $8,764 | $2,045 |
| 2022 | $1,156 | $8,764 | $3,552 |
| 2023 | $1,164 | $9,612 | $3,407 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Santiago Canyon College reported total enrollment of about 10,579 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), White (25.1%), and Asian (6.3%). About 11.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
19.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Santiago Canyon College in 2024 is 10,579 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 20,364 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.98% 100% Completion Time
47.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.98% of students graduating from Santiago Canyon College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 98% male / 2% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Santiago Canyon College.
Return on Investment
$5,125 Median Student Debt
$44,956 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
11.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5179.00% Return on Investment
1.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Santiago Canyon College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,174 completions
2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 456 completions
3. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 250 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 212 completions
5. Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician: 184 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 159 completions
7. Biological and Physical Sciences: 159 completions
8. Psychology, General: 126 completions
9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 117 completions
Most popular programs at Santiago Canyon College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Santiago Canyon College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Santiago Canyon College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 21.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,053
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,571
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Santiago Canyon College is a public institution located in Orange, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. Enrollment is approximately 10,579 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), White (25.1%), Asian (6.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.57%. Approximately 11.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Orange, CA 92869-4512
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 61 distinct degree programs, Santiago Canyon College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santiago Canyon College located?
Santiago Canyon College is located in Orange, CA.
How much does Santiago Canyon College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,164 and average net price is $2,129 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Santiago Canyon College?
Santiago Canyon College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 20,364 students, Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), White (25.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Santiago Canyon College?
About 53.8% of students at Santiago Canyon College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn?
Median earnings are $36,758 six years after entry and $44,956 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Santiago Canyon College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Santiago Canyon College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,125.
Is Santiago Canyon College public or private?
Santiago Canyon College is a public institution located in Orange, CA.
Is Santiago Canyon College an HBCU?
No. Santiago Canyon College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Santiago Canyon College a tribal college?
No. Santiago Canyon College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Santiago Canyon College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Santiago Canyon College reports 59.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Santiago Canyon College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Santiago Canyon College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.