Mt San Antonio College

FINANCIAL AID RATE

71%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,295

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA

Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) in Walnut, California is one of the largest of California's two-year community colleges. It is comprised of a single campus, located in the San Gabriel Valley, and serves communities east of Los Angeles. Mt. SAC offers over 200 degree and certificate programs.

Over the years, students and faculty of Mt. SAC have received awards of distinction for their academic and professional accomplishments. Recent awards won by Mt. SAC students have included the 2010 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the Guistwhite Scholarship, gold medals from SkillsUSA for vocational students, honors in national speech championships, national titles in men's football and soccer, "Outstanding Performance Award" for the Mt. SAC vocal jazz ensemble, and more.

History

Mt. SAC was founded in 1945 as "Eastern Los Angeles County Community College." It was later renamed for the snow-capped mountain that is visible in the distance from the campus (commonly known by locals as "Mt. Baldy"). Mt. SAC's 421-acre campus was once part of the La Puente Rancho. There was an army hospital on the site during World War II, which later became a Navy hospital. In 1946, this facility opened as Mt. San Antonio College.

The area around Mt. SAC was not yet populated, and was accessed by dirt roads that ran through grasslands and fields of cactus. The local area began to develop as Mt. SAC grew in size. The city of Walnut, California sprung up around the Mt. SAC campus, and the college district now includes cities such as Baldwin Park, Covina, Diamond Bar, Hacienda Heights, Irwindale, La Puente, Pomona, West Covina, and more.

Academics

The Mt. SAC academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall and spring semesters running 16 weeks. There is a shorter, 5-week winter "intersession" and a summer "intersession."

Colleges and Schools

Mt. SAC has Divisions and Departments, rather than schools, and they are:

Arts
Business
Continuing Education
Humanities & Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Library & Learning Resources
Physical Education
Technology & Health

Students at Mt. SAC may pursue professional certificates, Associate's degree programs, distance or online learning, and courses for transfer to a four-year university. Mt. SAC offers "Career Clusters" for students who want to focus their study plan via courses linked to a profession or vocation. Career Cluster course plans may be followed to earn a degree or certificate, or to transfer to a four-year university program for advanced study.

The Mt. SAC Career Clusters are:

Agricultural Cluster
Business & Computer Cluster
Family & Consumer Sciences Cluster
Health Sciences Cluster
Media & Design Cluster
PE / Kinesiology Cluster
Public Safety & Counseling Cluster
Science Cluster
Teacher Preparation Cluster
Technology Cluster

Student Life

Mt. San Antonio College has a Student Life Office available to all students, which provides activities and services that make life on the Mt. SAC campus as rewarding as possible. There are 40 clubs and organizations to join, many social activities and events, as well as leadership opportunities. Mt. SAC also offers its students many services and amenities such as a Student Center, Career Placement Services, housing and rental information to help find housing in the surrounding community, and more.

Athletics

The Mt. SAC "Mounties" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, and they have won national championships in several sports. The Mt. SAC Athletics Department has captured nearly 50 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Championships in recent years, as well as several NATYCAA honors.

Men's Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Cheer & Dance
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Water Polo
Wrestling

Women's Sports:

Basketball
Cheer & Dance
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo

Community Life

Mt. SAC is located in the San Gabriel Valley, an area of diverse cultures, thriving businesses, and centers for science and the arts. Students at Mt. SAC will have access to local sites and organizations such as The Huntington, Caltech University, City of Hope, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, among others.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Mt San Antonio College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits
AP Course Credits

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,300-$1,500
- Out-of-State: $9,500-$11,460
Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $46-$55 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $340-$410 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	71%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	70%	$5,624
Student Loans (Federal)	1%	$5,107

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Mt San Antonio College may provide student services including:

Online course work available
Night and weekend classes available
Remedial courses
Career path counseling
Work study style employment
Helping students find work after graduation
Day care

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1971)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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