(SANTA ANA, CA) – Santa Ana College has been included in America’s Top Online Colleges 2026 by Newsweek. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on November 5th, 2025, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
America’s Top Online Colleges 2026 were identified through an independent survey which included over 10,000 participants. Colleges and universities that offer online degree programs, to learners who want to obtain an academic degree, including hybrid programs with online and offline courses or exams participated in the survey which highlighted the following parameters: Overall Satisfaction, Institutional Indicators, Overall Recommendation, Organization & Accessibility, Support & Service, Cost of Program, Organizational Reputation, Expected Success, and Practical Relevance of Contents.
Being a successful online college means delivering a high standard of education in a flexible and accessible way, enabling students to learn and succeed from anywhere. Santa Ana College’s inclusion on this list is a strong testament to that.
“We are honored to receive this recognition and to stand alongside respected institutions, including four-year universities, as America's Top Online Colleges of 2026,” said President Dr. Annebelle Nery. “This achievement reflects the commitment and the progress we have made in the quality and accessibility of online education at Santa Ana College."
About Statista:
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
About Santa Ana College:
Santa Ana College (SAC), founded in 1915, serves more than 70,000 students yearly for credit and noncredit classes. At present, SAC students can work toward completing an associate degree, university transfer, career/workforce training or a bachelor's degree in occupational studies. In 2025, the college will offer a second bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies. As part of Santa Ana College, the School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center offers free classes throughout the community for adults of all ages and academic backgrounds. Santa Ana College is an award-winning college and was recently ranked as one of the nation's top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students and named one of the best community colleges in California by Intelligent.com for a 2nd consecutive year. The college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel.