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1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
Tel: (909) 274-7500
School Highlights
Mt San Antonio College serves 28,393 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 28,393 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,422
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mt San Antonio College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Average community college minority breakdown
Community Size
Largest student body
Debt For Students
Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,387 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mt San Antonio College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,387 staff
312 staff
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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mt San Antonio College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Mt San Antonio College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,393 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
9,878 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
18,515 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,878 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,515 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
19%
13%
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% Hispanic
61%
45%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
12%
25%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,346 is less than the state average of $2,083. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,422 is more than the state average of $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$2,083
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,422
$7,122
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Mt. San Antonio College is among the largest of 112 communitycolleges in California. Located in the city of Walnut, Mt. SACserves 17 communities and a million residents in the bustling SanGabriel Valley. Since the College opened its doors in 1946, Mt. SAChas provided high quality and affordable educational opportunitiesto more than a million students of all ages from all over theworld. Today, the College offers more than 200 degree andcertificate programs through a semester system. Mt. SAC remainscommitted to academic excellence and preparing its students forsuccess in today's diverse economic, professional and culturalsectors. Mt. SAC has become a College of Champions—a state andnational leader in a number of disciplines, includingcommunication, technology, business, science, health care,athletics, the performing and fine arts, and aviation. Many Mt. SACalumni have distinguished themselves in both the private and publicsectors. The College is home to the renowned Mt. SAC Relays, theworld's largest and most prestigious track and field invitational.Situated on 400 sprawling acres, the scenic campus is undergoing amajor expansion effort to keep pace with the growing need forstate-of-the-art facilities and technology. These enhancementssupport the College's ongoing commitment to complement qualityinstruction with a learning environment that enhances studentsuccess. It's also another reason Mt. SAC has become one of thefinest colleges in America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt San Antonio College cost?
Mt San Antonio College's tuition is approximately $1,346 for In-State students and $7,422 for Out-State students.
What is Mt San Antonio College's ranking?
Mt San Antonio College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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![Mt San Antonio College (Top Ranked Community College for 2024) - Walnut, CA (26) Mt San Antonio College (Top Ranked Community College for 2024) - Walnut, CA (26)](https://i0.wp.com/images2.communitycollegereview.com/photo/2000/2209/Keck-Graduate-Institute-2k95jx5hui04888cgcc40os4s-160x160c.jpg)
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 28,393 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,422
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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