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New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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Facts and Figures

One of the largest community colleges in California, Mt. San Antonio College serves nearly 20 local communities and has educated more than 1.2-million people since opening in 1946.  The college has the honor of being federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). 

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Wide-ranging Academic Programs

Mt. SAC academic programs are widely recognized with programs earning recognition at regional, state, national and international competitions. 

  • 379 degrees and certificate programs
  • 2,210 associate degrees awarded in 2021
  • 1,785 associate degree for transfers awarded in 2021
  • 1,064 certificates awarded in 2021
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Transfers to Four-Years

Mt. SAC is consistently listed among the Top 10 colleges in the state that transfers students to 4-year institutions.

  • 2,532 students transferred to four-year institutions 
  • 558 students transferred to UC campuses 
  • 1,396 students transferred to CSU campuses 
  • 233 students transferred to private colleges and universities 
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Training the Workforce

Mt. SAC is one of largest workforce training providers in California. It is a leader in economic development and vocational training because of partnerships with local industries, community-based organizations, and professional associations. Popular careers include:

  • Veterinary technology
  • Business management
  • Nursing
  • Firefighting, Paramedics, EMT
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A Community Resource

Mt. SAC offers low-cost and no-cost community education classes for children, courses geared toward seniors and everything in between. Programs include English as a Second Language, vocational education, community enrichment classes and more. Popular community programs include:

  • High School Diploma
  • Education for Older Adults
  • ESL (English as a Second Language)
  • Health Careers
  • College for Kids Summer programs
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A Diverse Student Body*

Gender
  • 54.03% Female
  • 44.21% Male
Age
  • 30.48%  19 or less
  • 35.43%  20 to 24
  • 15.29%  25 to 29
  • 7.91%  30 to 34
  • 4.17%  35 to 39
  • 4.12%  40 to 49
  • 2.60%  50+ 
Ethnicity
  • 3.94%  African-American
  • 0.14%  American Indian and Alaskan
  • 15.90%  Asian
  • 62.45%  Latinx
  • 3.32%  Multi-Ethnic  
  • 4.24%  Pacific Islander / Filipino
  • 9.79%  White Non-Hispanic
  • 0.22%  Decline to State 
Attendance
  • 51.92% are part-time and 25.73% are full-time

*note: Numbers do not add up to 100 because some students selected "unknown" or chose not to respond.

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Financial Aid

  • 75% of students receive financial aid to help them pay for tuition, supplies, and living costs
  • $68.6 million in financial aid is awarded to Mt. SAC students annually

 

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