Santiago Canyon College California

Public two-year college in Orange, California, serving nearly 12,000 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
8045 E Chapman
Orange, CA
92869
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.sccollege.edu/SitePages/Home.aspx
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,104
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,552
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$9,552
Total Student Enrollment:
11,979
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Santiago Canyon College is a public two-year institution in Orange, California, offering liberal arts and sciences coursework to a student body of nearly 12,000. As a community college, it serves the broader Orange County region with open enrollment and accessible pathways to credentials and degree completion.

In-state tuition runs $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $9,552. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an entry point for students beginning higher education or working toward transfer to four-year universities. Most students balance coursework with employment and other obligations typical of community college populations.

Santiago Canyon College functions primarily as a transfer institution, preparing students for upper-level work at California state and university systems. The college works best for students seeking affordable general education coursework, workforce skills, or a foundation before moving to a bachelor's degree program. Visit the official website at www.sccollege.edu/SitePages/Home.aspx for program details, enrollment information, and support services.

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