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Sacramento City College
Founded 1916 — the seventh-oldest public community college in California and one of the region's strongest UC/CSU transfer pipelines.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Founded | 1916 (originally a department of Sacramento High School) |
| Founder | Belle Cooledge — rare female founder for the era |
| Type | Public community college |
| District | Los Rios Community College District |
| Accreditation | ACCJC (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges) |
| President | Albert Garcia |
| Total Enrollment (Fall 2025) | 21,626 |
| Degrees Offered | Associate in Science (A.S.) · Associate in Arts (A.A.) |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Athletics | CCCAA Big 8 Conference · 18 teams (10 women's, 8 men's) |
| Distance from 701 Rolling Green | 5.8 mi · ~12 min |
By the Numbers
110 Years of Sacramento Education
7thOldest CC in California
21,626Students (Fall 2025)
50+Student Clubs & Groups
Academics & Transfer
A Major UC/CSU Transfer Pipeline
Sacramento City College is part of the Los Rios Community College District and offers two-year associate degrees and certificate programs across hundreds of subjects. The college is consistently among the region's strongest pipelines for transfer to the University of California and California State University systems.
The campus has no on-campus dormitories and no official fraternities or sororities, with student life organized around its 50+ clubs and student organizations.
Athletics
A Storied Athletic Program
- Baseball: 37 league titles, 5 state titles, 1 national title
- Women's Track & Field: 3 consecutive state titles (2003–2005)
- Softball: 4 state titles between 1988 and 2004
- Conference: California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) — Big 8
Sources
Verify & Explore
- Sacramento City College official site →
- Wikipedia profile (history, athletics) →
- Community colleges are not listed on GreatSchools or PrivateSchoolReview (K-12 sites).
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