Santiago Canyon College
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 10,579 students.
About This School
Santiago Canyon College is a public institution located in Orange, California with approximately 10,579 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,129 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.
Popular Programs
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,579 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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- 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.
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