In 1915, Santa Ana Junior College opened its doors to 26 students as a department of Santa Ana High School. It was the second junior college founded in Orange County, behind Fullerton College, and the fourth oldest in all of California.

Santa Ana College (SAC) is known for its academic programs as well as top-ranked student services. Students can enroll for full semester, mini-semester (GR8 Weeks), weekend and online classes. A wide variety of courses are available in business, math and sciences, arts and humanities, and career and vocational education. SAC offers over 300 subjects leading to the associate degree in science or arts or vocational certificate of competency.

More than 500 international students from more than 40 countries attended Santa Ana College through the International Student Program.

In 2008, Santa Ana College was recognized by Community College Week as one of the top associate degree producers for Hispanic students in the nation. Santa Ana College was ranked 8th among the top 100 and also ranked 18th among the top 100 associate degree producers for Asian American students.

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The English as a Second Language Program provides communication skills and cultural knowledge necessary for daily living in an English speaking community; provides instruction on how to get and keep a job, how to get medical help, and how to understand basic government rules; prepares the Intermediate 3 students with skills for transfer to college credit and certificate programs; offers citizenship preparation instruction. Seven levels of English as a Second Language classes are offered.

Tuition: $183.00 per unit (24 units = 12 units per semester)