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Santiago Canyon College, or SCC, is a two-year community college located at the eastern border of Orange in California. It was founded in 1985 as the Orange Campus branch to the nearby Santa Ana College. It was renamed Santiago Canyon College in July 1997 and is a part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. SCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study.
The athletics department of the Santiago Canyon College has many men's as well as women's teams that participate in various sports including soccer, golf and softball. The sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Santiago Canyon College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 14,085 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Santiago Canyon College are male.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding, critical thinking, sound decision making, cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and a commitment to local and global citizenship.
Santiago Canyon College offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes university transfer, associate degree and certificate programs. In addition, we provide community services, career education, continuing education, basic skills development, and a range of support services for full and part-time students, including those with family and career responsibilities. At SCC we encourage students to plan, implement, and evaluate their educational progress through meaningful reflection and interaction with both the college and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Santiago Canyon College
8045 E Chapman
Orange, CA 92869-4512
General Phone: (714) 628-4900
http://www.sccollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 593 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, history, American Sign Language, economics, foreign language and literature, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 142 | water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, quality control tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 66 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, business and related services, accounting, small business management, sales and marketing, sales, electronic commerce, retail |
| Construction Trades | 21 | construction trades, electrician, drywall installation, power transmission, carpentry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Science | 9 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 5 | travel services |
| Media | 3 | advertising, radio and television |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer programming, web design, computer science, information technology |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child development |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 0 | cabinetmaking |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | heavy equipment maintenance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Santiago Canyon College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 683 | 48 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 181 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 9 |
In 2007, Santiago Canyon College had a total enrollment of 14,085 students (6,365 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orange, 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 | $ 508 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid:
Santiago Canyon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3695700)
Santiago Canyon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $87,985 | 10 | $91,761 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $87,985 | 10 | $91,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $85,613 | 62 | $76,750 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $85,613 | 62 | $76,750 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Drywall Installation/Drywaller
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Radio and Television
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santiago Canyon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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