The main campus of Mt San Antonio College is in Walnut, California (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Mt San Antonio College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science and family and social work.
Mt San Antonio College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Mt San Antonio College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 27,195 enrolled students. Mt San Antonio College has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Mt San Antonio College
1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789-1399
General Phone: (909) 594-5611
http://www.mtsac.edu
Mt San Antonio College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 686 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English language and literature, humanities, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 176 | business management, international business, small business management, accounting, business, retail, sales and marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 170 | child development, family and consumer science, business and consumer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 133 | biological and physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 100 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 97 | radiographyer, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 91 | computer programming, computer graphics, computer networking, computer and info science, database administration, computer support, system administration, web design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 84 | electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial electronics tech, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Transportation | 77 | air traffic controller, commercial pilot and flight crew, airline flight attendant |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | manufacturing tech, HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, drafting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 28 | landscaping, plant nursery, applied horticulture, turf management, floristry |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 18 | apparel and textile marketing, building inspector |
| Hospitality | 16 | hospitality management, travel services |
| Design | 14 | interior design, fashion design, graphic design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | restaurant and catering management |
| Media | 10 | desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects, radio and television |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | architectural tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Mt San Antonio College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,264 | 68 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 635 | 53 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 163 | 35 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Mt San Antonio College had a total enrollment of 27,195 students (14,821 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 25% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Walnut, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 672 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,296 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,280 |
Financial Aid:
Mt San Antonio College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124500)
Mt San Antonio College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 128 | 109 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 20 | $89,304 | 20 | $85,136 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $89,304 | 20 | $85,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 158 | $77,055 | 136 | $76,428 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 158 | $77,055 | 136 | $76,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 7 | $7,727 | 14 | $17,941 |
| All faculty total | short term | 7 | $7,727 | 14 | $17,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline Flight Attendant
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mt San Antonio College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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