Admission Requirements
Sacramento City College (SCC) is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District and offers associate's degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.
Admission to SCC is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements. To be eligible for admission, students must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent
3. Take and pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE), or
4. Take and pass the General Educational Development (GED) test
Students who do not meet the above requirements may still be eligible for admission if they can demonstrate their ability to benefit from instruction at SCC. For more information on the ability to benefit admission policy, please contact the Admissions Office.
Once students have met the minimum requirements for admission, they must then complete the application process. The application for admission is available online at the SCC website.
Students will need to provide the following information and documents when completing the application:
1. Personal information including name, address, email, and phone number
2. Educational history including high school and/or college transcripts
3. Test scores from the CHSPE or GED (if applicable)
4. A non-refundable application fee of $46
After the application has been submitted, students will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment for an orientation session. Orientation is mandatory for all new students and is designed to help students transition to college life.
During orientation, students will:
1. Learn about the college and its resources
2. Complete assessments to determine their skill level in English and math
3. Meet with a counselor to discuss their educational goals
4. Register for classes
Once students have completed orientation and registered for classes, they will need to purchase textbooks and supplies, and pay their tuition and fees. SCC offers a variety of payment options to make college affordable for all students.
For more information on admission to Sacramento City College, please contact the Admissions Office at (916) 558-2222 or visit the SCC website.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
89% |
| Average state aid |
$1694 |
| Institutional Aid |
|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
3% |
| Average institutional aid |
$882 |
| Student Loans |
|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
3% |
| Average student loan |
$6530 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
- Certificates of 2 years, but less than 4 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Adult Development and Aging
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology, General
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Ground Transportation, Other
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Archives Assisting
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Music, General
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Office Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
