College of the Canyons

General Information

Name: College of the Canyons
Address: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1899
Phone:

General information: (661) 259-7800
Financial aid office: (661) 259-7800 x3242
Admissions office: (661) 259-7800 x3280

Website: www.canyons.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
	Detailed expenses	2006-07	2005-06	2004-05

Tuition and fees
In-state		$662	$662	$662
Out-of-state		$4,262	$4,140	$4,140

Books and supplies		$1,332	$1,242	$1,260

Living arrangement
Off-campus
Room and board		$9,522	$8,478	$8,748
Other expenses		$3,294	$3,348	$3,276
Off-campus with family
Other expenses		$3,258	$3,600	$3,240

	Total expenses

In-state
Off-campus		$14,810	$13,730	$13,946
Off-campus with family		$5,252	$5,504	$5,162

Out-of-state
Off-campus		$18,410	$17,208	$17,424
Off-campus with family		$8,852	$8,982	$8,640

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Financial Aid Recipients

Any form of aid: 29%
Federal grants: 14%
State/local grants: 26%
Institutional grants: 2%
Student loans: 3%

Federal grants:$2837
State/local grants:$711
Institutional grants:$619
Student loans:$3406

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 15947
First-time student retention: 67%
Overall graduation rate: 42%

Characteristics of students

- Attendance:
- Full Time: 28%
- Part Time: 72%
- Gender:
- Men: 58%
- Women: 42%

White non-hispanic: 48%
Black non-hispanic: 6%
Hispanic: 24%
Asian/pacific islander: 9%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 14%

Degrees offered

Accounting - Associate, Certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate
Real Estate - Associate
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Associate
Small Business Administration/Management - Associate

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia - Associate
Journalism - Associate
Radio and Television - Associate

Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects - Associate

Computer Science - Associate
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate

Engineering, General - Associate

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Associate
Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate, Certificate
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech - Associate

English Language and Literature, General - Associate

Child Development - Associate

French Language and Literature - Associate
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation - Associate
Spanish Language and Literature - Associate

Athletic Training/Trainer - Associate
Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate

History, General - Associate

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate, Certificate

Library Assistant/Technician - Associate, Certificate

Mathematics, General - Associate

Biological and Physical Sciences - Associate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate

Health and Physical Education, General - Associate
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies - Associate

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate

Welding Technology/Welder - Associate

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Certificate

Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Associate, Certificate

Social Sciences, General - Associate

Art/Art Studies, General - Associate
Cinematography and Film/Video Production - Associate
Commercial Photography - Certificate
Graphic Design - Associate
Interior Design - Associate, Certificate
Music, General - Associate
Photography - Associate, Certificate