College of the Canyons California

A public two-year college in suburban Santa Clarita serving 17,439 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA
91355
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.canyons.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

College of the Canyons is a public two-year community college in Santa Clarita, California, serving the northern Los Angeles County region. The college enrolls over 17,000 students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and transfer preparation, with Social Sciences as a primary area of study.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, making the college one of California's most affordable public higher education options. Out-of-state tuition runs $10,896 per year. The college's open-access model reflects its mission to serve working adults, traditional students, and those preparing to transfer to four-year institutions.

COC functions as a transfer pathway for students moving to California State University, University of California, and independent four-year colleges. The college works best for students seeking affordable general education coursework, workforce training, and support services to transition into bachelor's degree programs. Visit www.canyons.edu/ for program details and enrollment information.