Sacramento City College

https://www.scc.losrios.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,624
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    19,920
    23.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.5%
    358 Graduates

    About

    Sacramento City College is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sacramento City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (229 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (170 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (154 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,142 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sacramento City College. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (695 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (553 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,624.

    In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Sacramento City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $0
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sacramento City College was $0. The cost of tuition at Sacramento City College is $−8,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,624
    2024 Value
    31.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Sacramento City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,624. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Sacramento City College grew by 31.5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $21,474
    Room and Board
    $1,152
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Sacramento City College was of $21,474 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    63% of undergraduate students at Sacramento City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Sacramento City College had a total enrollment of 19,920 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Sacramento City College is 4,638 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,282. This means that 23.3% of students enrolled at Sacramento City College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Sacramento City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 18.8% Asian, 9.3% Black or African American, 7.34% Two or More Races, 1.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Sacramento City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.9%) and White Female (12.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    23.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Sacramento City College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,920 students. The full-time enrollment at Sacramento City College is 4,638 and the part-time enrollment is 15,282. This means that 23.3% of students enrolled at Sacramento City College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sacramento City College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Sacramento City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      6,458 enrolled students
    2. White
      5,345 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      3,742 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Sacramento City College is 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 18.8% Asian, 9.3% Black or African American, 7.34% Two or More Races, 1.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 685 students (3.44%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 618 more women than men received degrees from Sacramento City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sacramento City College is hispanic or latino (695 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (553 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sacramento City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (229 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (170 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (154 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sacramento City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), and Library Science (21 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacramento City College are Elementary & middle school teachers (80,622 people), Other managers (54,876 people), Registered nurses (37,115 people), Physicians (34,883 people), and Education administrators (27,589 people).

    The most specialized majors at Sacramento City College in 2024 are Science Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), Library Science (21 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees), and Human Sciences (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacramento City College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Sacramento City College are Science Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), Library Science (21 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees), and Human Sciences (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacramento City College are Elementary & secondary schools (186,450 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (117,165 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (67,822 people), Computer Systems Design (51,356 people), and Outpatient care centers (40,709 people).

    The most specialized majors at Sacramento City College are Science Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), Library Science (21 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees), and Human Sciences (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sacramento City College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Chemical Technology
      27 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sacramento City College was General Cosmetology with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    762
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,380
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 762 degrees were awarded to men at Sacramento City College, which is 0.552 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,380).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Sacramento City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.506 times less than the 164 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Sacramento City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.98 times more than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    15%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Sacramento City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (46.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Sacramento City College is Female and Asian (46.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      695 degrees awarded
    2. White
      553 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      369 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Sacramento City College is hispanic or latino (695 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (553 degrees).

    5.6% of degree recipients (120 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      550 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      548 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      524 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sacramento City College is hispanic or latino female (550 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (548 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sacramento City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 103 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 52 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $30.4M
    Instructional Salaries
    262
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Sacramento City College paid a total of $30.4M to 262 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sacramento City College were Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

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