Meeting the evolving needs of non-traditional students in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) which encompasses Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, has emerged as California’s top destination for Adult/Continuing Education.​

According to a Data Mart Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES) Summary Report from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, RSCCD achieved nearly 5,000 FTES (4,998.31) for spring 2024.  The FTES value is calculated by summing the total hours of student instruction over the Spring 2024 semester, with one FTES equivalent to 525 hours of instruction.

Reflecting on the District’s ascent, Chancellor Marvin Martinez highlighted RSCCD’s commitment to understanding and responding to the changing needs of the community. “While we still see record numbers of 18-year-olds coming through our doors, we are also welcoming a new wave of students who are 28 years old, 38 years old, and older, who have different needs and are looking to us to fulfill their educational goals and realize their dreams,” Martinez said.

Martinez added, “I am most impressed that we now lead the state in Adult and Continuing Education generated by our two colleges. Many other top-ranking college districts have achieved their status with three, four or more colleges.”

Learn more about the Adult/Continuing Education programs at Santa Ana College here and at Santiago Canyon College here.