Santa Ana College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Santa Ana College is a public certificate and vocational school in Santa Ana, California, with about 22,485 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 $3,133 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,180. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,552 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,133 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 22,485 18.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 69.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 157.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 44,633
- Room & Board: $22,126 annual estimate
Santa Ana College: what the data shows
Common questions about Santa Ana College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Santa Ana College?
Santa Ana College is located in Santa Ana, CA (ZIP 92706-3398).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Santa Ana College public or private?
Santa Ana College is a Public institution.
How much does Santa Ana College cost?
Published tuition: $1,180 in-state, $10,756 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,133.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,970 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,385 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,278 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,575 |
| $110,001+ | $10,160 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,720.
How big is Santa Ana College?
Total enrollment: 22,485 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 44,633 students.
About 19% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.85%.
What do graduates of Santa Ana College earn?
Median earnings: $36,845 six years after entry; $43,552 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,871.
15.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Santa Ana College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,319 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (813 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (623 completions)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician (420 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (261 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (229 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (221 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (172 completions)
- Psychology, General (165 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (140 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Santa Ana College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.85%; median earnings $43,552 at 10 years; net price $3,133. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Santa Ana College was $1,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,133
2024 Value
In 2024 Santa Ana College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,133.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,133 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,720 4-Year In-State Tuition
$43,024 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,126 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,126 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,432 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$97,728 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Santa Ana College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.68% 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 | $2,555 |
| 2014 | $1,142 | $5,318 | $4,092 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $6,902 | $4,153 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $7,262 | $3,926 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $8,032 | $4,393 |
| 2018 | $1,160 | $8,960 | $4,474 |
| 2019 | $1,160 | $8,360 | $3,801 |
| 2020 | $1,160 | $8,960 | $4,745 |
| 2021 | $1,180 | $8,788 | $3,358 |
| 2022 | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,497 |
| 2023 | $1,180 | $9,460 | $3,854 |
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
Santa Ana College reported total enrollment of about 22,485 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (52.6%), White (19.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (15.9%). About 15.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 69.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
18.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Santa Ana College in 2024 is 22,485 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 44,633 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 52.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
30.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Santa Ana 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: 34% male / 66% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 80% male / 20% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 33% male / 67% 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 Santa Ana College.
Return on Investment
$6,871 Median Student Debt
$43,552 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3375.26% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Santa Ana College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,319 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 813 completions
3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 623 completions
4. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 420 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 261 completions
6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 229 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 221 completions
8. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 172 completions
9. Psychology, General: 165 completions
Most popular programs at Santa Ana College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Santa Ana College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Santa Ana College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,245
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,078
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Santa Ana College is a public institution located in Santa Ana, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 22,485 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (52.6%), White (19.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.85%. Approximately 15.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 69.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.85% graduation rate at Santa Ana College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana College located?
Santa Ana College is located in Santa Ana, CA.
How much does Santa Ana College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,180 and average net price is $3,133 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,126 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Santa Ana College?
Santa Ana College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44,633 students, Hispanic or Latino (52.6%), White (19.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Santa Ana College?
About 69.6% of students at Santa Ana College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Santa Ana College earn?
Median earnings are $36,845 six years after entry and $43,552 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Santa Ana College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,871.
Is Santa Ana College public or private?
Santa Ana College is a public institution located in Santa Ana, CA.
Is Santa Ana College an HBCU?
No. Santa Ana College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Santa Ana College a tribal college?
No. Santa Ana College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Santa Ana College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Santa Ana College reports 52.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Santa Ana College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Santa Ana 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.