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Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA·Public·10,613 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,613 students.

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10,613
Students
$3,407
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Earnings
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$4,500
Debt

About This School

Santiago Canyon College is a public institution located in Orange, California with approximately 10,613 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,407 per year.

Santiago Canyon College is a public community college in Orange, California. Along with Santa Ana College, Santiago Canyon College is one of two campuses in the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD).

The numbers tell a genuinely encouraging story here — with an average net price of just $3,407 per year and median graduation debt of only $4,500, this is one of the most affordable paths to a California community college education you'll find. Worth considering if you're in the Orange County area looking to complete lower-division coursework before transferring to a Cal State or UC campus, especially on a tight budget. Just go in with a clear transfer or career plan, since community colleges require self-direction to get the most out of the experience.

Founded
1985
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing17%
Psychology3%
Biological Sciences2%
Social Sciences2%
Communications2%
Physical Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,164
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,612
Avg Net Price
$3,407
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants12%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White25%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino58%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,613 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Santiago Canyon College

8045 E Chapman

Orange, CA 92869-4512

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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