College of the Canyons
College of the Canyons is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Santa Clarita.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 20,008 students attend the school. Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.College of the Canyons's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $50. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,408 and $50 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students20,008 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 75 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 36 miles radius of College of the Canyons
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Los Angeles Pierce College
15 miles away |
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Moorpark College
17 miles away |
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Los Angeles Valley College
18 miles away |
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Glendale Community College
25 miles away |
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Los Angeles City College
27 miles away |
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
31 miles away |
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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
31 miles away |
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Pasadena City College
31 miles away |
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East Los Angeles College
35 miles away |
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Los Angeles Southwest College
36 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 08/01/1995 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $267/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,015 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,690 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $33,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 59% of College of the Canyons's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $3,768 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $497 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $1,707 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $246 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2% | $5,107 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,964
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,427 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,365 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,107 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,992 |
| Over $110,000$11,293 |
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Student Population
20,008
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,410
Women
10,598
Men
32%
Full-time
68%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
47% |
|
White |
31% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
