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Sacramento City College

Public Sacramento, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
32%
Graduation Rate
$42,214
Earnings (10yr)
$6,614
Net Price
17,657
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Overview

Sacramento City College enrolls 17,657 students, making it a significant player in the community college landscape. This large student body reflects a diverse range of interests, with popular programs in Humanities, Business & Marketing, Health Professions, Computer Science & IT, and Psychology.

The data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights indicates that while specific mobility metrics are unavailable, students can expect a solid return on their investment. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,214 within ten years of completing their education. This suggests a pathway to economic stability for many students, even if the graduation rate stands at 32%.

The cost of attendance is relatively low, with a net price of $6,614 and a median debt of $10,500. This affordability makes it accessible for many students, particularly those receiving Pell Grants, which account for 26% of the student population. Sacramento City College is a good fit for students seeking practical, career-oriented education without incurring overwhelming debt.

Rankings

How Sacramento Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation32%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$7KRetention69%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$9K$48-75K$10K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,288
In-State Tuition
$12,616
Out-of-State
$6,614
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
5%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,739
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,509
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,567
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,906
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,703
6 Years After Entry
$36,806
8 Years
$42,214
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
47%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,703 6yr $36,806 8yr $42,214 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.74
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.12
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.92
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 38%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,253
Diversity Index 0.77
First-Gen Students 51%

Top Programs

Humanities 14%
Business & Marketing 13%
Health Professions 10%
Computer Science & IT 7%
Psychology 6%
Criminal Justice 5%
Social Sciences 5%
Culinary & Personal Services 5%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
57%
White
26%
Hispanic
33%
Black
10%
Asian
19%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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