COC was ranked among the top 50 best U.S. colleges for adult learners, in a recent article published by Washington Monthly.
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Washington Monthly analyzed data from two sources, “Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems” and The College Board’s “Annual Survey” to rank the “Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners.”
Out of the 11 California community colleges that made the list, COC ranks as No. 1 in Southern California and No. 43 nationally.
Data from nearly 2,000 two-year colleges were studied to create a list of the top 100 two-year colleges in the nation.
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, Chancellor at College Of The Canyons, said that she was honored that the school had been ranked alongside one of the top colleges in the nation.
“College of the Canyons is proud of its history of energetically acting on our commitment to support adult students by offering flexible programs and the resources that will help them to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic goals,” said Van Hook.
On a scale of 19 possible points, CO scored 17 points — 4 out of 4 for ease of transfer, 7 out of 9 for flexibility of programs, and 6 out of 6 for adult student services.
Students 25 years or older made up 32 percent of COC’s student population at the time of the study in 2016-2017, according to College of the Canyons officials.
For more information about the list, click here.
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