by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Ana College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Santa Ana College stood at $1,180 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,756. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $76 in-state and $76 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,680 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
| Total | $1,180 | $10,756 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Santa Ana College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Santa Ana College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Santa Ana College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Santa Ana College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Santa Ana College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,384 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,680 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SAC has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 13.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,241 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,180. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 7.12%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,521.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,180 | $11,521 |
| In 2 Years | $1,180 | $12,340 |
| In 3 Years | $1,180 | $13,218 |
| In 4 Years | $1,180 | $14,158 |
| In 5 Years | $1,180 | $15,165 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $51,237, versus roughly $4,720 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Santa Ana College, head to the Santa Ana College Financial Aid page.
