by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Santa Ana College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our SAC cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Ana College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $7,684 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,180 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,608 | $76 | $7,684 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $76 | $1,180 |
Santa Ana College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Santa Ana College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Santa Ana College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $7,684 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. SAC only charges $1,180 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how SAC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Santa Ana College Financial Aid.
In-state SAC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.57% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $1,194 this school year.
If the in-state SAC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,394, and four years would cost $4,816.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by -0.48%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $8,704 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $17,366 for two years and $34,566 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SAC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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