SANTA ANA COLLEGE (SAC)
- 1530 W. 17th Street
- Santa Ana, CA 92706
- OPEID College Code: 00128400
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- General Phone: (714) 564-6000
- President: Erlinda Martinez
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 31,073
- College Alias: SAC
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Santa Ana College (SAC) is one of the larger community colleges in California, offering Associate's Degrees, professional career training, and higher education for students planning to transfer to four-year universities. SAC boasts an award-winning faculty and provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. Academic and vocational study areas at SAC include business, science, technology, athletics, arts and entertainment. Smaller classes at SAC allow for individualized attention.
Students enrolled in one of SAC's occupational/vocational programs have opportunities to participate in field experiences through the college's Service Learning Center.
SAC Mission
The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, workforce and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuit in a dynamic learning environment.
History
Santa Ana College was founded in 1921.
SAC had many Japanese American students through the early 1940s, and as part of the "California Nisei College Diploma Project, SAC is currently seeking information about its Japanese Americans students who were forced to interrupt their studies during World War II, when many of them were forced to enter internment camps. These students or their families will receive honorary diplomas at the SAC 2011 spring commencement.
Academics
Santa Ana College follows the semester calendar, with a fall, spring and summer semester. In addition to regularly scheduled on-campus classes each semester, there are "special interest schedules" that include 8-week classes, honors classes, online/TV classes, weekend classes, and Public Service Institute (PSI) Seminars.
Colleges and Schools
Because Santa Ana is a two-year community college, rather than schools or colleges, it has departments. The SAC academic and vocational education departments are:
- Academic Computing Center
- Accounting
- Art
- Auto Technology/Diesel
- Anthropology/Sociology/Women's Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Applications
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Computer Science
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Academies
- Dance
- Distance Education
- Economics
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- English/ESL
- Ethnic Studies
- Family & Consumer Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Fire Technology
- Earth Science/Geology
- Geography
- History
- Human Development
- International Business
- Internet Courses
- Journalism
- Legal Assistant
- Library Technology
- Life Sciences (see Biology)
- Management/Marketing
- Machine Technology
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Paralegal
- Pharmacy Technician
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Reading
- Speech
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- Television Courses
- TV/Video Communications
- Theatre Arts
- Women's Studies
Student Life
SAC offers many student services, as well as opportunities for leadership and extracurricular activities. Student services include academic advising, counseling, a student development program, citizenship services, student organizations, a college bookstore, and more.
Athletics
The Santa Ana College athletics program includes many intercollegiate sports. The Santa Ana "Dons" compete in the following sports:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
Santa Ana College is part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, with a main office in Santa Ana, CA. The college district dedicates efforts to researching the local community to gain a better understanding of its constituents. These efforts help with educational planning and the services offered to students and the community.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
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- Mission Statement
- The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the academic, cultural, work force and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment and careers. Our purpose is to provide a learning environment where students reach learning outcomes in communication skills; creative, critical and quantitative thinking and reasoning; information competency; cultural, social and environmental diversity; ethical responsibility; and life skills.
- 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 Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sac.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SAC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
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| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 32% | 56% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,657 | $3,217 | $843 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 25 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 130 | 202 | 209 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $652 | $508 | $508 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $652 | $508 | $508 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,212 | $4,612 | $4,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,332 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,854 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,384 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,384 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,152 | $2,008 | $1,840 |
| In-State | $2,152 | $2,008 | $1,840 |
| Out of State | $6,712 | $6,112 | $5,752 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,152 | $16,008 | $16,078 |
| In-State | $16,152 | $16,008 | $16,078 |
| Out of State | $20,712 | $20,112 | $19,990 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,552 | $5,408 | $5,224 |
| In-State | $5,552 | $5,408 | $5,224 |
| Out of State | $10,112 | $9,512 | $9,136 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 31,073 Undergraduate: 31,073
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 19,749 Female: 11,324
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 19,749 Female: 11,324
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,647 Part-Time: 26,426
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,647 Part-Time: 26,426
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 79 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 3,895 | 13% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 805 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,156 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,633 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,644 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,420 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,259 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3,016 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5,167 | 17% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,702 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 208 | 0.7% |
| Age Unknown | 63 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,426 | 575 | 851 |
| Faculty Status | 1,004 | 235 | 769 |
| Tenured Faculty | 190 | 190 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,004 | 235 | 769 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,004 | 235 | 769 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 27 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 384 | 309 | 75 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 159 | 113 | 46 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 59 | 54 | 5 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,570 (200) | $94,317 (94) | $91,020 (106) |
| Instructor | $92,570 (200) | $94,317 (94) | $91,020 (106) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,122 (35) | $100,793 (8) | $92,146 (27) |
| Instructor | $94,122 (35) | $100,793 (8) | $92,146 (27) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,253 (235) | $93,388 (102) | $87,848 (133) |
| Instructor | $90,253 (235) | $93,388 (102) | $87,848 (133) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 349 | 232 | 117 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 349 | 232 | 117 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Soccer | 62 | 32 | 30 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 4 | - | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 19 | - | 19 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Water Polo | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Wrestling | 17 | 17 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,510 | $32,440 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,428 | $4,234 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 62 | 32 | 30 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 22%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
- Reviewed on: April 19, 2012
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- What's cool here is that Santa Ana is in the same district with Santiago. If there is a class you need that you can't find at Santa Ana, you can take it at Santiago and vice versa. This comes in handy when you're trying to finish up your requirements and your schedule is tight.
