School Overview
Sacramento City College, also known as SCC, was established in Sacramento, California in 1916. Though originally founded as a department of Sacramento High School, the school is now a two-year community college in the Los Rios Community College District. It is the oldest post-secondary school in Sacramento.
Fully accredited by WASC (the Western Association of Schools and Colleges), SCC offers its more than 25,000 students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science degree, Associate of Art degree, diploma or certificate.
Along with academic prospects, Sacramento City College also offers opportunities for those interested in extracurricular activities and athletics. There may be no official sororities or fraternities on campus, but SCC is home to more than 50 student clubs and groups.
Known as the Panthers, SCC’s 18 athletic teams belong to both the Big 8 Conference and the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). SCC boasts alumni who have participated in the World Series, Olympic Games, NFL playoffs, as well as world championship boxing.
General Information
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Admission Office 3835 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 558-2351 Fax: (916) 558-2190 [email protected] Contact: Sam Sandusky Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 3835 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 558-2111 |
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Size Total undergrads: 25,900 Degree-seeking undergrads: 15,996 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Arts, Visual & Performing Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Education Family & Consumer Sciences Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Law & Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Library Science Mathematics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Personal & Culinary Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Sacramento City College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (916) 558-2111 |
| Website: | https://www.scc.losrios.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.scc.losrios.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822-1386 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 20,829 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,150 (63% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $1,104 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,928 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 84% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,793 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Sacramento City College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Sacramento City College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 8 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 7 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 16 | 7 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 9 | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 5 | 5 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 7 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 6 | |||
| Grand total | 75 | 86 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Sacramento City College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $1,104 |
| Out-of-state | $8,928 |
| Books and supplies | $1,854 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,105 | 84% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,102 | 84% | $4,793 |
| Student loan aid | 46 | 4% | $5,647 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,521 | 63% | $2,437 |
| Federal student loans | 837 | 4% | $6,658 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Sacramento City College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Sacramento City College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Sacramento City College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 20,829 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 20,829 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Sacramento City College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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