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Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College, or SCC, is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California, United States. It was founded in 1916 as the Department of Sacramento High School. It is the seventh oldest public community college in California, and the oldest institution of higher learning in Sacramento. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District. It enrolls more than 22,000 students.
Many students of Sacramento City College have become famous such as Michael James Adams, aviator and NASA astronaut; Kurt Edward Fishback, photographer; and Facundo Cuno Barragan, former MLB catcher to name a few.
The sports teams of SCC are known as the Panthers. There is a special International student center in the college which takes care of the needs of foreign students.
Campus Location3835 Freeport Blvd The campus is in a large city. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 1,015 | 71 |
| < 1 year certificate | 229 | 29 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 121 | 21 |
| 2-4 year degree | 7 | 50 |
Students
Student enrollment was 24,596 in 2007-2008 (13,702 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,658 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid: Sacramento City College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Sacramento City College
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Camino College | Torrance, CA | 24,895 |
| 2 | American River College | Sacramento, CA | 33,821 |
| 3 | Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | 18,546 |
| 4 | Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | 22,273 |
| 5 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | 33,514 |
| 6 | San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA | 21,437 |
| 7 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | 21,624 |
| 8 | Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | 17,359 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | 17,264 |
| 10 | Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | 21,632 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 227 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 104 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Housing and Meals
On-campus housing is not available.
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Highlights
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Sacramento City College Highlights
- Many students concentrating in media, music, computer science and engineering, beauty and cosmetology, and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Part-time classes available.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Insurance
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Information Technology
- System Administration/Administrator
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
DESIGN
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Adult Development and Aging
- Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- Anthropology
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Women's Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Graphic Communications
- Journalism
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
- Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial Photography
- Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
- Ground Transportation
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Architectural And Civil Drafters
- Computer Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Managers
- Database Administrators
- Dental Hygienists
- Graphic Designers
- Hairdressers And Cosmetologists
- Mechanical Drafters
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Multimedia Artists
- Network And Communications Analysts
- Network And Systems Administrators
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Product Sales Representatives
- Public Relations Specialists
- Registered Nurses
- Software Engineers For Systems
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
- Supervisors Of Office Workers
- Systems Analysts
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