Overview


College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Public
2 Year
Overview
College of the Canyons is a public community college based in the suburbs of Santa Clarita, California. The college has an open admissions policy. It is home to a 926-seat performing arts center as well as the Carl A. Rasmussen Amphitheater which is frequently used as the location of several community and campus events. College of the Canyons also offers Personalized Accelerated Learning (PAL) programs to complete credits at a quicker pace.
Average Net Price:
$4,088
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$4,088
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,166 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,958 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1062 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,104
$30k - $48k
$1,924
$48k - $75k
$3,334
$75k - $110k
$6,175
$110k+
$7,741
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,143
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,168
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$950
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
77%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2417
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,168
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,022,039
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,033
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$86
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,033
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,388
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1246
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
244
$30k - $48k
141
$48k - $75k
117
$75k - $110k
28
$110k+
3
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
17,439
Total Number of Undergrads
17,439
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
72
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
55%
US National: 44%45%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
43
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
52%
White
25%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
222
Total Female Athletes
106
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
College of the Canyons Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,800
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Top 5 Employers
College of the Canyons
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Six Flags
Kaiser Permanente
Scorpion
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Arts and Design
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$86
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