Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,180
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,460
- Average Net Price
- $3,854
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 16.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $20,232
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,871
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $73/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,151 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,154 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,107 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $8,596 |
| $110,001+ | $9,191 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Santa Ana College families pay around $3,854 per year after aid. Low-income students pay just $3,151, while families earning over $110,000 pay $9,191 annually. Over four years, costs range from roughly $12,600 to $36,800 depending on family income. The college serves a heavily Hispanic student population at 53%, with 95% of students staying in-state.
Graduates leave with a manageable $6,871 in median debt, translating to $73 monthly payments. This debt load makes sense against median earnings of $43,552 ten years out. Only 16% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting many families fall just above federal aid thresholds. Just 4.5% receive institutional grants averaging $6,321.
Working-class Hispanic families get the strongest value proposition here. They pay community college prices while building skills for California's job market, especially in Orange County where bilingual workers command premium wages.
Graduates leave with a manageable $6,871 in median debt, translating to $73 monthly payments. This debt load makes sense against median earnings of $43,552 ten years out. Only 16% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting many families fall just above federal aid thresholds. Just 4.5% receive institutional grants averaging $6,321.
Working-class Hispanic families get the strongest value proposition here. They pay community college prices while building skills for California's job market, especially in Orange County where bilingual workers command premium wages.
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