Students

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Anyone who is classified as general population at San Quentin and holds either a GED or high school diploma is eligible to enroll in the College Program. Students range in age from 20 to 72; the average age is 36. As of 2004-2005, 32% were white, 37% were black, 18% were Hispanic, 7% were Asian, and 6% identified themselves as “other.” San Quentin’s entire population is classified as male.

Click here to listen to students and volunteers talk about their experiences in the San Quentin College Program.

 

Introducing IS IT SAFE?, a collection of essays by students in the San Quentin College Program. Read more