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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.
Orange, California is home to Santiago Canyon College. Orange is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Santiago Canyon College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in 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 12,152 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Santiago Canyon College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Santiago Canyon College 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
Admissions Phone: (714) 628-4900
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 628-4876
http://www.sccollege.edu
Santiago Canyon College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 571 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, economics, sociology, English, women's studies, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 54 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 45 | business management, business and related services, accounting, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Science | 10 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Construction Trades | 8 | construction trades, electrician, carpentry, drywall installation, power transmission |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 4 | travel services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information technology, computer and info science, computer science |
| Media | 2 | radio and television, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 0 | cabinetmaking |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
| Fine Arts | 0 | metal and jewelry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design, drama |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Santiago Canyon College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 645 | 49 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 104 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 11 |
In 2005, Santiago Canyon College had a total enrollment of 12,152 students (5,725 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 628-4900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,280 |
Financial Aid:
Santiago Canyon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3695700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 628-4876
Santiago Canyon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 15 |
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 | 4 | $90,413 | 9 | $85,243 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $90,413 | 9 | $85,243 |
*: 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 | 36 | $67,998 | 43 | $63,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $67,998 | 43 | $63,429 |
*: 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
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Drywall Installation/Drywaller
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts
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
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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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