by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Santa Ana College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state part-time students are charged $46 for each credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $445 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $445 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Santa Ana College are shown below.
Required fees account for amounted to $76 in-state and $76 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,680 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
| Total | $1,180 | $10,756 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.
Tuition at Santa Ana College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,384 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,680 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 13.8%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $12,241 next year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Santa Ana College, head to the Santa Ana College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Santa Ana College Tuition & Fees page.