Santa Ana College

Santa Ana College is a public institution located in Santa Ana, California, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 38,105 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023).

Santa Ana College offers an extensive array of certificate and associate-level programs across trade, health, and technical disciplines. Trade and technical programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD, Building/Construction Site Management, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Biomedical Technology. Health programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Registered Nursing, and Occupational Therapist Assistant at both the certificate and associate levels.

Santa Ana is a major city in Orange County, California, providing students with access to a large regional economy spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. Santa Ana College serves one of the largest community college student populations in Southern California.