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    College of the Canyons

    Check whether College of the Canyons is right for you as an international student.

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    Uni facts

    Santa Clarita, USA
    • Type
      Public
    • Rank
      7242
    • International students
      122
    • Nationalities
      37
    • Total programs
      94
    • Acceptance rate
      95%

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    Study abroad at the College of the Canyons

    College of the Canyons (COC) is an outstanding public community college located in Santa Clarita, an American city in Southern California, USA. It’s a member of the California Community College system and has campuses in Canyon Country and Valencia.

    Founded in 1969, the College has developed a reputation for excellence, innovation, and student success. The fantastic staff goes above and beyond to meet the academic needs of their students and help them achieve their dreams.

    There is an extensive number of programs available to study at COC. The College provides over 240 dynamic courses - there’s something for every interest. Programs are taught at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.

    COC’s campus houses some excellent student facilities. International students enrolled at the College have free access to amazing sports fields, state-of-the-art learning centers, spacious study labs, a great book store, and a roomy library.

    Why study at the College of the Canyons?

    • Fabulous partnerships

      COC has connections with numerous businesses and universities

    • Brilliant student support

      Gain guidance from friendly academics and staff

    • Flexible schedules

      Individualized educational plans to help students achieve their goals

    • Beautiful location

      Santa Clarita is an awesome city with lots to see and experience

    Life as an international student

    COC is bursting with cultural diversity. There are currently international students from 37 countries attending the College, and an increasing number of overseas students from across the world are choosing to study at COC every year.

    The wonderful staff at COC understand that it's not easy for students to leave their family and friends to study in America, and they’re always available if you need help or have any concerns - they’re always someone by your side.

    There are over 60 student clubs on campus, making it very easy for international students to make friends and expand their knowledge and skills. Whether you’re interested in culture, religion, or music, there’s a club for it at COC.

    Student reviews for College of the Canyons

    Overall rating
    4.13333333 stars
    Based on 12 reviews
    Overall experience
    4.4167 stars
    Accommodation
    4.1667 stars
    Academic
    3.9167 stars
    University facilities
    4.25 stars
    University social
    3.9167 stars
    • Qian-Hui Yu
      Taiwan, Province of China
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      2 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      College of the Canyons Accounting
      Tell us about College of the Canyons
      The facilities and the societies are great but the social life is not well-developed.
    • Migle Lapinskaite
      Lithuania
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      College of the Canyons English Language
      Tell us about College of the Canyons
      College professors are very friendly and students are happy to help if you need help. Professors help if there is uncertainty. The International Student Program provides events for students to get to know each other.
    • Alfredo De La Cruz Santos
      Peru
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      College of the Canyons Nursing
      Tell us about College of the Canyons
      I've had the best experience during my studies and everyone is helpful especially the counselors.
    • Brian Snoek
      Germany
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      3 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      College of the Canyons Kinesiology
      Tell us about College of the Canyons
      I like CoC, everybody is friendly the facilities are modern. The only thing is because of COVID we can’t really be on campus.
    • Axel Basbayou
      France
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      College of the Canyons Hospitality Management
      Tell us about College of the Canyons
      COC and the ISP department try to support international students well.

    What College of the Canyons says

    • Maritza Munzon

      Maritza Munzon

      College of the Canyons International Service and Programs Technician
      Maritza Munzon says

      99.9% of COC international students, who follow their education plan and want to transfer, transfer to a four-year college or university.

      COC is located in Santa Clarita - a safe, beautiful community located nearby some of California's most famous attractions, such as Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Disneyland, and many more.

      We have two campuses where students can take classes and we have just built a brand new Science building with state-of-the-art facilities!

      From the day we receive your application until the time you graduate or transfer to a four-year university, we will help you with things such as the visa process and finding housing. College of the Canyons wants you to be comfortable in your academic and social communities.

      We offer flexible class schedules, with more than 60 fields of study. Our motto is "start here and go anywhere"!

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Individual Study Rooms
      • Computer labs 3
      • Group Study Rooms 5
      • Quiet Areas 5
    • IT Support
      • Loan Laptops 800
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity 3
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Dance Studio 1
      • Swimming Pool 1
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Transport
      • Campus parking 15
    • Sports Facilities
      • Sport facilities 4
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support

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    Fees and funding

    Undergraduate tuition - $10,000 per year

    Location

    College of the Canyons

    26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, United States

    Santa Clarita is a remarkable place to live and study. There’s a wealth of things to explore. It’s full of tremendous restaurants, social venues, and tourist attractions. Downtown Los Angeles is only 30 miles away - making it perfect for keen explorers.

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    Visa requirements for the College of the Canyons

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