Sacramento City College

Sacramento City College is a public school in an urban setting in Sacramento, California. Sac City was founded in 1916 and enrolls 21,890 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Sac City! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Sac City's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Sac City students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Sac City, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Sac City has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Sac City on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Sac City on the Student Life page.

Is Sac City a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what Sac City offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sac City

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Sac City Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Sac City

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Sac City. Based on this information, how does Sac City sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Sac City a good school for you?

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Where is Sac City?

Sac City is located in the urban setting of Sacramento, California.

If you want to see Sac City for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Sacramento, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sacramento International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sac City and Sacramento are like without leaving home.

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