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.
Students at the school often study media and music.
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 21,784 students (11,892 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
Admissions Phone: (916) 558-2351
Financial Aid Phone: (916) 558-2501
http://www.scc.losrios.edu/
Sacramento City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 456 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, speech and rhetoric, sociology, humanities, anthropology, women's studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 134 | accounting, business, business management, sales and marketing, retail, international business, small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 127 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 85 | cosmetology |
| Science | 71 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 63 | small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, alternative fuel vehicle tech, vehicle maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 57 | drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, water quality and recycling tech, HVAC tech, quality control tech |
| Media | 56 | graphic communications, digital communications, journalism, advertising |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | information technology, computer science, system administration, computer networking, computer programming, webmastering, database administration |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child development, human services, adult development and aging, family and consumer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 22 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 21 | office management, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Music | 16 | music management, music |
| Transportation | 16 | ground transportation |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial photography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Construction Trades | 3 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | theatre design, drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, special ed |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacramento City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 897 | 67 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 208 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 153 | 30 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 5 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 26% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (916) 558-2351
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 97 | 128 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
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 | 16 | $73,670 | 30 | $72,764 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $73,670 | 30 | $72,764 |
*: 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 | 118 | $67,287 | 132 | $64,629 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 118 | $67,287 | 132 | $64,629 |
*: 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
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
(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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (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 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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