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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
- Superintendent President: Dianne G Van Hook
- Website: www.canyons.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 17,499
- College Alias: COC
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - COC Library Profile
- 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
- 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: 31%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 15% | 28% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,190 | $2,408 | $856 | $1,810 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 17 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 247 | 222 | 181 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $638 | $662 | $662 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,168 | $4,262 | $4,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,332 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,936 | $9,522 | $8,478 |
| Other Expenses | $3,348 | $3,294 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,294 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,060 | $1,994 | $1,904 |
| Out of State | $6,590 | $5,594 | $5,382 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,344 | $14,810 | $13,730 |
| Out of State | $19,874 | $18,410 | $17,208 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,390 | $5,252 | $5,504 |
| Out of State | $9,920 | $8,852 | $8,982 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,499 Undergraduate: 17,499
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,169 Female: 7,330
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,169 Female: 7,330
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,865 Part-Time: 12,634
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,865 Part-Time: 12,634
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 131 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 111 | 0.6% |
| Black | 942 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,604 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4,380 | 25% |
| White | 8,153 | 47% |
| Unknown | 2,178 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,390 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,975 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,376 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,619 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,461 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,268 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,587 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,612 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,159 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 52 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 879 | 445 | 434 |
| Faculty Status | 616 | 195 | 421 |
| Tenured Faculty | 145 | 145 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 570 | 162 | 408 |
| Primarily Instruction | 570 | 162 | 408 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 70 | 70 | - |
| Other Professionals | 44 | 29 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 195 | 184 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 95 | 87 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 39 | 39 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,546 (159) | $88,127 (77) | $83,122 (82) |
| Instructor | $85,546 (159) | $88,127 (77) | $83,122 (82) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,678 (3) | $98,678 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $98,678 (3) | $98,678 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,457 (162) | $87,850 (80) | $83,122 (82) |
| Instructor | $85,457 (162) | $87,850 (80) | $83,122 (82) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 290 | 201 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 290 | 201 | 89 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Soccer | 36 | 22 | 14 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 51 | 32 | 19 |
| Cross Country | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,592 | $6,753 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,162 | $2,038 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | 31% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
