College of the Canyons is a learning-centered community college that provides academic education and workforce training at the lower division level, to all capable of profiting from instruction.
The faculty and staff promote substantive personal growth and intellectual progress of learners, by combining time-proven concepts with the latest technological advances.
College of the Canyons is a public two-year community college that operates within the Santa Clarita Community College District. The college is located on 153 acres (619,000 m²) of rolling, tree-dotted hills in the incorporated city of Santa Clarita in northern Los Angeles County, California. The college’s address is: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Its superintendent-president is Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, who has served in this capacity since 1988.
College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. Its fall 2005 enrollment of 17,089 students is projected to grow to an estimated 21,000 by 2015. With 171 full-time and 423 part-time faculty members (as of fall 2005), the college offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in 58 academic programs, as well as credentials in 39 certificate programs. Programs include Audio/Radio Production, Biotechnology, Child Development, Dance, Film/Video Production, Fire Control Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Music, Nursing, Paralegal Studies, Television Production, Theatre Arts and Video Game Animation.
Local voters approved the formation of the college in 1967. It officially opened in 1969, operating in temporary quarters on the campus of William S. Hart High School in Newhall. In 1970, the college purchased a permanent campus site along the east side of Interstate 5, south of Valencia Boulevard and north of McBean Parkway. The college relocated to a collection of modular buildings on the site in 1970 as permanent facilities were being built. Over the years, educational facilities have been built to ensure that they "blend with the natural attributes of the location, creating a relaxed and comfortable physical environment."
In 2007 College Of The Canyons has expanded and opened a Canyon Country Campus referred to as CCC, which is also located in Canyon Country off of Sierra Hwy. in the Santa Clarita Valley. Students may partake in classes at either campus while enrolled at College Of The Canyons.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 766 | $ 4,824 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 4,104 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 36 | $ 36 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,602 | 10% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 750 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,000 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,696 | 4% | |
Any Aid: |
20% |
