Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA
1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398
714-564-6000

Santa Ana College (SAC) is a public community college in Santa Ana, California. It is part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college offers Associate's degrees and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, as well as a number of transfer programs.

SAC was founded in 1915 as a night school for adults. In its early years, the college offered a limited number of classes, mostly in business and trade subjects. In the 1930s, the college expanded its offerings to include liberal arts and sciences courses. In the 1950s, the college began offering daytime classes and began to expand its facilities. In the 1960s, the college added a number of new buildings and programs, including a nursing program. In the 1970s, the college added a number of new programs, including a police academy. In the 1980s, the college underwent a major expansion, adding a number of new buildings and programs. In the 1990s, the college added a number of new programs, including an aviation program.

Today, Santa Ana College offers over 130 Associate's degree and certificate programs, as well as a number of transfer programs. The college has over 25,000 students and is one of the largest community colleges in California. Santa Ana College is a Hispanic-serving institution and is committed to serving the needs of its diverse student body. The college offers a number of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and financial aid. Santa Ana College is a vibrant and dynamic community college that offers its students a quality education and a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 20118

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.sac.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/FinancialAid/Pages/default.aspx