SCC Description

Sacramento City College is a comprehensive community college where students may receive career training or the academic preparation needed for a transfer to a four-year university.

Located in the city of Sacramento with two additional campus sites in Davis and West Sacramento, the college’s academics include such diverse areas of study as Accounting, Aeronautical Studies, Allied Health, Business, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Economics, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Library Science, Occupational Therapy Assistance, Music and Nursing. All programs lead to either a two-year associate’s degree or career certificate.

Student life helps students to integrate their social and academic lives. More than 50 student organizations give students the chance to explore artistic interests, develop academic and career skills and find a social outlet. Services offered include tutoring and career and transfer counseling.

Students interested in attending Sacramento City College may visit the school on one of the days designed specifically to guide prospective students through the admissions process.

Financial aid is available through scholarships and loans, with a limited number of tuition waivers also offered for eligible students.

Quick Facts about Sacramento City College

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

No

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$972

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,320

Retention Rate

67%

Enrollment

26,164

Year Established

1916

SCC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

67% of students gave Sacramento City College 5 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2012

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I love sacramento city college. I am a transfer student sac state this fall and am sad to be leaving sac city. Great teachers, especially in the science departments. Overall i would definitely recommend for anyone to go to school here.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2014

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

It may be my first semester here but I already love it. I enjoy my classes and I finally found my interest of study. I made many new friends and everyone is kind and willing to help out. A tip that works for everyone is: don't be afraid to ask questions because the staff and even the students are often very welcoming to new students and they don't mind helping out.

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SCC Students

Total Students
26,164

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
12%
Asian
20%
Caucasian
29%
Latino
21%
Other
18%

Students State Origin

California
100%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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