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Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College, also referred to as SCC, is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California. It is part of the Los Rios Community College District and is the seventh oldest public community college in California. The college enrolls more than 22,000 students every term. SCC offers a wide variety of degrees, programs and certificates in diverse fields of study.
"The Express" is the student-run newspaper. The sports teams of SCC are known as the Panthers. Alumni of the college include Michael James Adams, aviator and NASA astronaut; Donnell Alexander, journalist and author of "Ghetto Celebrity"; and Kurt Edward Fishback, photographer.
Sacramento City College is located in a large city, in Sacramento, CA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Sacramento City College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study media.
Sacramento City College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Sacramento City College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 24,596 students (13,702 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Sacramento City College.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822-1386
General Phone: (916) 558-2111
http://www.scc.losrios.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 503 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, sociology, history, English, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 143 | accounting, business, business management, small business management, sales and marketing, retail, insurance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 88 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 66 | computer networking, system administration, information technology, computer science, computer and info science, webmastering, computer graphics, database administration, ... |
| Science | 63 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 59 | aircraft maintenance, communications install and repair, small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, alternative fuel vehicle tech |
| Media | 56 | graphic communications, digital communications, advertising, journalism, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | drafting, mechanical engineering tech, surveying tech, HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, quality control tech |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | child development, human services, adult development and aging, family and consumer science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Office and Administration | 21 | office management, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | commercial photography, film studies |
| Transportation | 14 | ground transportation |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and police |
| Music | 9 | music management, music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Construction Trades | 5 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Design | 2 | interior design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design, drama |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, special ed |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacramento City College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,015 | 71 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 229 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 121 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 50 |
In 2007-2008, Sacramento City College had a total enrollment of 24,596 students (13,702 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 25% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sacramento, 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 | $ 590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,658 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Sacramento City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123300)
Sacramento City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 100 | 127 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 19 | $83,460 | 33 | $80,248 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $83,460 | 33 | $80,248 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 130 | $75,569 | 160 | $75,253 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 130 | $75,569 | 160 | $75,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Insurance
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 Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sacramento City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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