COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS (COC)
- 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
- Santa Clarita, CA 91355
- OPEID College Code: 00890300
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- General Phone: (661) 259-7800
- Chancellor-President: Dianne G Van Hook
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 21,575
- College Alias: COC
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College of the Canyons is a two-year community college offering associate's degrees in more than 60 programs, and professional certificates in more than 65 programs. Academic programs range from television, film and video production to video game animation, or biotechnology to child development studies, from paralegal studies to industrial manufacturing or theatre arts.
College of the Canyons has recently received funds to improve existing programs and expand into new areas. It will soon add more classrooms, labs and facilities at its new Canyon Country campus. It will also upgrade its technology at the existing Valencia Campus in Santa Clarita, California, and expand instruction in public safety and a variety of other high-demand professions.
History
The College of the Canyon was created in 1967, and it officially opened in temporary quarters in the local high school in 1969. In 1970, the college purchases 153 acres in Santa Clarita along the Interstate 5. Since that time, College of the Canyons has expanded from a small community college holding its classes in modular buildings, to one of the nation's fastest-growing community colleges. The college is currently undergoing the highest rate of construction on its campus since its first buildings were erected in the early 1970s.
Academics
The academic calendar for College of the Canyons follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a winter "intersession" between the fall and spring semesters. There are several short sessions offered within the 10-week summer semester.
Colleges and Schools
The academic units at College of the Canyons are divided into academic departments, rather than into colleges and schools. The academic departments are comprehensive, covering traditional disciplines and high-demand career areas such as fire technology, nursing or administration of justice.
Student Life
College of the Canyons has many student clubs and organizations available for participation on campus. Students that don't find a club that covers their interests among the nearly 100 existing clubs or organizations may establish their own club.
Student services at College of the Canyons include:
- Admissions, Records, and Online Services
- Adult Reentry
- Assessment Center
- Associated Student Government
- Campus Safety
- Career Center
- Continuing Education
- Cooperative Work Experience Education
- Counseling
- Disabled Students Program and Services
- Extended Opportunities Program and Services
- Financial Aid
- International Students Program
- Matriculation
- Service Learning Program
- Student Business Office / Cashier
- Student Development
- Student Health Center
- Transfer Center
- Veterans Affairs
Traditions
The traditional school colors for College of the Canyons are yellow, black and white. The school mascot is the cougar, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Canyons "Cougars."
Athletics
In addition to the option of studying sports medicine and strength and conditioning, the College of the Canyon "Cougars" athletes compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main Valencia Campus in Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons has a satellite Canyon Country campus, also in Santa Clarita.
Community Life
College of the Canyons offers many non-credit classes for the community. Current offerings include a series of classes on the issues of aging, a Federal and State Tax class, classes for English learners, and traffic school online.
College of the Canyons offers a variety of resources to the community, including many events that serve locals. The college staff participates in workshops, forums and information sessions that provide valuable assistance. Community members are encouraged to visit the College of the Canyons events calendar for a list of events and resources.
Single Mothers Outreach through College of the Canyons empowers single parents and their children by providing support and resources to help families become self-sustaining.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.canyons.edu
- Mission Statement
- College of the Canyons is a learning-centered community college that provides academic education and workforce training at the lower division level, to all capable of profiting from instruction.
The faculty and staff promote substantive personal growth and intellectual progress of learners, by combining time-proven concepts with the latest technological advances.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 27%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 19% | 27% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,308 | $3,161 | $806 | $1,096 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.1% | 12.5% | 7.2% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 197 | 167 | 247 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $826 | $640 | $640 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $826 | $640 | $640 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,626 | $5,290 | $5,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,422 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,160 | $10,692 | $9,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,546 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,654 | $3,546 | $3,330 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,464 | $2,206 | $2,062 |
| In-State | $2,464 | $2,206 | $2,062 |
| Out of State | $7,264 | $6,856 | $6,592 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,296 | $16,444 | $15,346 |
| In-State | $17,296 | $16,444 | $15,346 |
| Out of State | $22,096 | $21,094 | $19,876 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,118 | $5,734 | $5,392 |
| In-State | $6,118 | $5,734 | $5,392 |
| Out of State | $10,918 | $10,384 | $9,922 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,575 Undergraduate: 21,575
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,536 Female: 9,039
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,536 Female: 9,039
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,129 Part-Time: 15,446
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,129 Part-Time: 15,446
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 116 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 410 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,389 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,983 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,869 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,238 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,100 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,528 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,636 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,222 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,550 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 60 | 0.3% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 943 | 476 | 467 |
| Faculty Status | 650 | 200 | 450 |
| Tenured Faculty | 152 | 152 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 589 | 164 | 425 |
| Primarily Instruction | 589 | 164 | 425 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 80 | 80 | - |
| Other Professionals | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 213 | 196 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 105 | 92 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 16 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 43 | 42 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,871 (163) | $89,975 (75) | $86,079 (88) |
| Instructor | $87,871 (163) | $89,975 (75) | $86,079 (88) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,424 (1) | $105,424 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $105,424 (1) | $105,424 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,862 (164) | $89,926 (76) | $86,079 (88) |
| Instructor | $87,862 (164) | $89,926 (76) | $86,079 (88) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 314 | 215 | 99 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 294 | 201 | 93 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Football | 80 | 80 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Soccer | 43 | 26 | 17 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 52 | 34 | 18 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,773 | $6,660 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,684 | $1,708 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 70 | 43 | 27 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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