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Mt. SAC Ranked Among Best Colleges in Nation

Graduates hold up their degrees are commencement in 2025.
By Greg MacDonald

August 26, 2025 - 10:33 AM

Mt. San Antonio College is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings, published annually by college search and enrollment company Niche.

Covering more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities, these rankings help students and their families identify institutions that best match their academic goals, personal values, budgets, and campus preferences.

Among other top-tier placements, Mt. SAC secured the following in the Niche 2026 Best Colleges rankings: 

  • #3 Best Community Colleges in the state
  • #12 Best Community Colleges in the nation
  • #3 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the state
  • #26 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the nation
  • #3 Best AANAPISI in the state
  • #27 Best AANAPISI in the nation

To learn more about Mt. SAC and the full 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings, visit niche.com/colleges.

Mt. SAC extends its gratitude to its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, whose dedication and achievements have made this recognition possible.