Santiago Canyon College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$7,144

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,979

19.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.3%

441 Graduates

About

Santiago Canyon College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Santiago Canyon College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (908 degrees awarded), Electrician (137 degrees), and General Cosmetology (27 degrees).

In 2023, 3,798 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santiago Canyon College. 50.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,814 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santiago Canyon College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santiago Canyon College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 208 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Santiago Canyon College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,144.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending Santiago Canyon College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Santiago Canyon College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Santiago Canyon College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Santiago Canyon College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,144

2023 Value

9.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Santiago Canyon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,144. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Santiago Canyon College grew by 9.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Santiago Canyon College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,970

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Santiago Canyon College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,970. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Santiago Canyon College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Santiago Canyon College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Santiago Canyon College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santiago Canyon College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 208 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Santiago Canyon College had a total enrollment of 11,979 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Santiago Canyon College is 2,370 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,609. This means that 19.8% of students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santiago Canyon College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 7.19% Asian, 4.11% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.4%) and White Male (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santiago Canyon College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,979 students. The full-time enrollment at Santiago Canyon College is 2,370 and the part-time enrollment is 9,609. This means that 19.8% of students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Santiago Canyon College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Santiago Canyon College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Santiago Canyon College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Santiago Canyon College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,921 enrolled students
White
2,985 enrolled students
Asian
861 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santiago Canyon College is 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 7.19% Asian, 4.11% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 248 students (2.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 32 more women than men received degrees from Santiago Canyon College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Santiago Canyon College is hispanic or latino (1,814 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,151 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Santiago Canyon College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (908 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (137 degrees) and General Cosmetology (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Santiago Canyon College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (380 degrees awarded), Construction (181 degrees), and Human Sciences (191 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santiago Canyon College are Elementary & middle school teachers (134,716 people), Other managers (109,192 people), Software developers (58,454 people), Construction managers (51,964 people), and Registered nurses (44,892 people).

The most specialized majors at Santiago Canyon College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (380 degrees awarded), Construction (181 degrees), Human Sciences (191 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,526 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (161 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santiago Canyon College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Santiago Canyon College are Engineering Technologies (380 degrees awarded), Construction (181 degrees), Human Sciences (191 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,526 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (161 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santiago Canyon College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Santiago Canyon College.

Most Common (2023)

Humanistic Studies
417 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
201 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
161 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Santiago Canyon College was Humanistic Studies with 417 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Santiago Canyon College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,883

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,915

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,883 degrees were awarded to men at Santiago Canyon College, which is 0.983 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,915).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Santiago Canyon College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Santiago Canyon College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.733 times less than the 640 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 640 degrees were awarded to men at Santiago Canyon College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.36 times more than the 469 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Santiago Canyon College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Santiago Canyon College is Female and Asian (73.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.907% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,814 degrees awarded
White
1,151 degrees awarded
Asian
445 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santiago Canyon College is hispanic or latino (1,814 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,151 degrees).

2.16% of degree recipients (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,020 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
794 degrees awarded
White Male
653 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santiago Canyon College is hispanic or latino female (1,020 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (794 degrees).

Operations

Santiago Canyon College employs 121 Instructors. Most academics at Santiago Canyon College are Female Instructor (75), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santiago Canyon College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$39.1M

2023 Salaries

5.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Santiago Canyon College paid a median of $39.1M in salaries, a 5.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.8M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2023, Santiago Canyon College paid a total of $16.8M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

121 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santiago Canyon College was Instructor with 121 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santiago Canyon College were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santiago Canyon College was Female Instructor with 75 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Santiago Canyon College.

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