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Sacramento City College, California

Overview of Sacramento City College

Sacramento City College is located in a large city, in Sacramento, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Sacramento City College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study media and music.

Sacramento City College Selectivity

Sacramento City College maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 21,784 students (11,892 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Sacramento City College.

Sacramento City College Tuition and Affordability

Tuition is fairly low at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Sacramento City College

Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822-1386
General Phone: (916) 558-2111
Admissions Phone: (916) 558-2351
Financial Aid Phone: (916) 558-2501
http://www.scc.losrios.edu/

Sacramento City College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Sacramento City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts456social services, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, speech and rhetoric, sociology, humanities, anthropology, women's studies, ...
Business And Management134accounting, business, business management, sales and marketing, retail, international business, small business management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine127registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Beauty And Cosmetology85cosmetology
Science71biological and physical sciences
Mechanics And Repair63small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, alternative fuel vehicle tech, vehicle maintenance
Engineering Technician57drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, water quality and recycling tech, HVAC tech, quality control tech
Media56graphic communications, digital communications, journalism, advertising
Computer Science And Engineering42information technology, computer science, system administration, computer networking, computer programming, webmastering, database administration
Family And Social Work42child development, human services, adult development and aging, family and consumer science
Therapy And Counseling22physical therapist assistant, psychology
Medical Assistant And Technician22dental hygienist, dental assistant
Office And Administration21office management, administrative assistant, data entry
Music16music management, music
Transportation16ground transportation
Art Studies13art studies, visual and performing arts
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial photography
Conservation And Resource Management4environmental studies
Construction Trades3apparel and textile manufacture
Real Estate And Construction Management3real estate
Drama And Performing Arts3theatre design, drama
Security And Law Enforcement1corrections, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and police
Education And Teaching0teacher aide, special ed
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education

Number of programs and degrees for Sacramento City College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree89767
Award of less than 1 academic year20836
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15330
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years51

Student Body

In 2005, Sacramento City College had a total enrollment of 21,784 students (11,892 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White36%
Black12%
Hispanic16%
Asian26%
American Indian1%
Other Races8%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1924%
20-2116%
22-2415%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California94%
State unknown6%

Sacramento City College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time32 %

Sacramento City College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Sacramento, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Sacramento City College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (916) 558-2351

Sacramento City College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 758
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,986
Books and supplies$ 1,260

Financial Aid:
Sacramento City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (916) 558-2501

Sacramento City College Faculty

Sacramento City College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured97128
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3632
Non-tenured and not on tenure track12

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year16$73,67030$72,764
All faculty totalcalendar year16$73,67030$72,764

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year118$67,287132$64,629
All faculty totalacademic year118$67,287132$64,629

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Sacramento City College Degree Programs (2005)

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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
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 TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing 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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDIA
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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

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

TRANSPORTATION
Ground Transportation, Other

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Sacramento City College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sacramento City College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Sacramento City College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Sacramento City College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Sacramento City College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Sacramento City College % of degrees in media
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Sacramento City College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Sacramento City College % of degrees in music
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Sacramento City College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Sacramento City College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Sacramento City College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Sacramento City College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Sacramento City College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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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