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Mt. San Antonio College

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Walnut, California, US

1100 North Grand Avenue, Walnut

Last updated: 10/03/2025
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About Mt. San Antonio College

Since Mt. San Antonio College was established in 1945, it has emerged as an educational leader in the state of California. It is both an accredited institution and one of the largest and best known community colleges in the country.

At Mt. San Antonio College, students can get the full-college experience without the full college debt. Mt. SAC gives its richly diverse students the support and excellent education they need to succeed in new careers, gain admission into top-tier universities, or advance in their current line of work. Mt. SAC has nearly 400 degree and certificate programs, dozens of support programs, and more than 50 student clubs and athletic programs. 

Mt. SAC is one of largest workforce training providers in California. It is a leader in economic development and vocational training because of partnerships with local industries, community-based organizations, and professional associations. Popular careers include:
  • Veterinary technology
  • Business management
  • Nursing
  • Firefighting, Paramedics, EMT
Why Mt. San Antonio College

  • Location: The campus sits on 420 rolling acres in Walnut, California, located on the eastern edge of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city of Walnut is considered one of the Best Small Towns to Live In by Money Magazine. A diverse suburb, Walnut is known for its nationally renowned schools and equestrian community. The city combines the charms of rural living with the benefits of being just 25 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and its incredible cultural and recreational activities.
  • Dynamic Community: Mt. San Antonio College students come from unique backgrounds and are all at different places in their lives. Some attend straight from high school, while others have families and full-time jobs, but they are all at Mt. SAC for the same reason: to achieve their goals through education. Mt. SAC proudly serves more than 50,000 students from all walks of life. About half of the College's students are seeking degrees and certificates. The other half are enjoying community programs, workforce development classes and other non-credit courses.
  • Quality Academics: Mt. SAC prides itself on the excellence and variety of its academic programs. With so many different paths to choose from at Mt. SAC, students can go anywhere. Mt. SAC is a Top Ten California Transfer College and ranks among the top degree-awarding community colleges in the nation. 
  • Student Support: Thanks to its thriving campus environment and exciting student teams and clubs, Mt. SAC students get the complete college experience. Some perks include: More than 50 student clubs, 22 athletic programs (with more than 60 state and national titles), and 25+ free support programs to help students succeed in college.
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Institution Details


Founded
1946
School ID
2464
Institution Type
Public

Cost and Duration


Average application fee
$50.00 USD
Average graduate program
Less than a month
Average undergraduate program
One Year
Cost of living
$13,500.00 USD / Year
Average gross tuition
$8,688.00 USD / First Year

Average Time to Receive Letter of Acceptance


January - April
N/A
May - August
N/A
September - December
N/A

Top Disciplines


Engineering and Technology
27%
Arts
25%
Sciences
20%
Other
26%

Program LevelsProgram levels for Mt. San Antonio College include: 112 Others


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