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Santa Ana College
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Annual Tuition
$1,180
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
29.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$43,552
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Santa Ana College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Santa Ana, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,180, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 29.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$4,720
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$13,552
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$130,800
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$266,320
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 29%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Santa Ana College is $6,871.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
11
Burglary
4
Theft
4
Assault
1
Robbery
1
Rape
0
Arson
1
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$1,180
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
100.0%
Success
29.2%
In-State Cost
$1,180
Age 25+ Students
51.4%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 14
Working at 6yr
2,668 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Santa Ana
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$2,200
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$2,344
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,783
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Santa Ana metropolitan area.