- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $7,144 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Santiago Canyon College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Santiago Canyon College reviews each application.
Santiago Canyon College acceptance rate
Santiago Canyon College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Santiago Canyon College is a public 2-year college in Orange, California, with 11,897 undergraduates.
AP credit
Santiago Canyon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,144 a year at Santiago Canyon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Santiago Canyon College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Santiago Canyon College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Santiago Canyon College?
Santiago Canyon College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Santiago Canyon College accept AP credit?
Yes. Santiago Canyon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Santiago Canyon College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,144 a year at Santiago Canyon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Santiago Canyon College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Santiago Canyon CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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