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Santa Ana College Earns National Recognition
(Santa Ana)— According to Community College Week, a national publication for two-year college professionals, Santa Ana College ranks 10th among the top 100 associate degree producers for Hispanic students in the nation. The 92-year-old college is the state’s third highest producer of Hispanic graduates, surpassed only by sixth-ranked East Los Angeles College and eighth-ranked Riverside Community College.
In addition, Santa Ana College ranks 16th among the top 100 associate degree producers for Asian American students in the nation. In fall 2006, the college’s enrollment demographics included one percent American Indian, two percent African- American, 12 percent Asian, 46 percent Latino, 29 percent Caucasian, two percent Filipino, three percent other, and five percent not reported.
The publication’s July issue ranked two-year colleges based on degrees conferred during the 2005-2006 academic year. The report is based on data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Set completions survey.
During the 2005-2006 academic year, Santa Ana College conferred a total of 1,350 associate degrees. In addition, 487 SAC students earned vocational certificates in the same year. “We are appreciative of this recognition that also serves as affirmation that the college is on the right track in meeting the diverse academic goals of our students,” said Erlinda J. Martinez, Ed.D., Santa Ana College president. “Whether it’s helping students to become transfer-ready, providing job-related training, or helping them to pursue personal enrichment, we will continue to work towards preparing our students for success and hope to attain greater rankings from Community College Week in the future.”
In fall 2006, nearly 66 percent of Santa Ana College’s students were identified as ethnic minorities. The college’s total enrollment, including credit and non-credit programs, was 38,522 during fall 2006.
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