Sault College
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
What do you need to get into Sault?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $2,701 |
| Community and social services | $2,701 |
| Computing and IT | $2,771 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,771 |
| General arts and science (choose later) | $2,701 |
| Health | $3,112 |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | $2,771 |
| Media, design and the arts | $4,156 |
| Nursing and personal support | $3,326 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $2,701 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $3,035 |
| Skilled trades | $2,771 |
Tuition: the middle of the college's programs in the field, for a student from Ontario. Graduates working is published for the whole college only, so it is in the box above, not by field.
Every program at Sault
46 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Networking and Cyber SecuritySault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
| Computer ProgrammingSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation TechniquesSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Aviation Technology: FlightSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $8,694 |
| Civil Engineering TechnicianSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,035 |
| Construction Engineering TechnicianSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,035 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician: Process Automation and TradesSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology: Process AutomationSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician: ManufacturingSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction TechniquesSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| HairstylingSault Ste. Marie; Kenora | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $5,536 |
| Mechanical Techniques: Industrial Maintenance (Millwright)Sault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Metal Fabrication TechnicianSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
| Motive Power Fundamentals: Automotive RepairSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Motive Power Fundamentals: Heavy Equipment and Truck RepairSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Motive Power Technician: Advanced RepairSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,771 |
| Plumbing TechniquesSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Pre-Trades and TechnologySault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
| Welding TechniquesSault Ste. Marie; Rainy Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusinessSault Ste. Marie; Rainy Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,701 |
| Business FundamentalsSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,701 |
| Business: AccountingSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,701 |
| Sports AdministrationSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,701 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| EstheticianSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,536 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,771 |
| ParamedicSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,452 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,701 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours)Sault Ste. Marie | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,481 |
| Personal Support WorkerSault Ste. Marie; Thessalon | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,771 |
| Practical NursingSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,326 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biidaaban Indigenous FoundationsSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,701 |
| Community Integration Through Cooperative EducationSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | Co-op | $2,701 |
| Early Childhood EducationSault Ste. Marie; Kenora | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,701 |
| Social Service WorkerSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,701 |
| Social Service Worker: Indigenous SpecializationSault Ste. Marie; Thunder Bay | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,701 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police FoundationsSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,701 |
| Policing and Community SafetySault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| Protection, Security and InvestigationSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,701 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary ManagementSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,771 |
| Culinary Skills: Chef TrainingSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,771 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design: Digital MediaSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,156 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation TechnicianSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,035 |
| Forestry Technician: ConservationSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,035 |
| Natural Environment Technician: Conservation and ManagementSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,035 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and Science: One-YearSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,701 |
| General Arts and Science: University TransferSault Ste. Marie | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,701 |
How much does Sault cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
What is it like at Sault?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- Graduates satisfied with their program
- 83.7%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 100%
Support at Sault, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Sault's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Student Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
- “You are encouraged to self-identify to Student Accessibility Services as early in the admission process as possible to plan accommodations that will equalize your opportunities to participate in all learning and assessment activities within Sault College.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If the counsellor determines that a diagnosis is likely, they will develop an interim accommodation plan with you and determine whether they can secure additional documentation of the disability from a registered health practitioner.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Designated Seats for Indigenous applicants (some health programs) (opens in a new tab)
- “For some health programs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant, Pre-Health), five percent of seats, in addition to any selected through the admission ranking process, will be held for applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit).” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Indigenous Supports, Enji Maawnjiding Indigenous Centre (opens in a new tab)
- “Support services include counselling, tutoring, help with college applications, and a welcoming social environment at Enji Maawnjiding, the “Where We Gather” Indigenous Centre.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Get assistance with academic related decisions or get access to short term counselling for personal and/or mental health issues.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Academic Upgrading (Academic and Career Entrance) (opens in a new tab). Adults without a high school diploma, or missing a prerequisite, who want the courses or the ACE (Academic and Career Entrance) certificate needed for college.
- “Earn the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate, which is recognized across Ontario as a Grade 12 equivalency for admission to college or apprenticeship, and by many employers as equivalent to the GED or OSSD.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Complete the courses you need to meet the admission requirements for your college program of choice.” Source (opens in a new tab)
College Transition (opens in a new tab). Incoming students with an identified learning disability who want to settle in before classes start.
- “If you have an Identified Learning Disability, you can get settled in before classes with this free transitional program before classes start.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “A mature student is someone who is 19 years of age or older by the first day of College and has not graduated from high school.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Mature applicants may be referred to Student Services for admission testing and must meet any program-specific course admission requirements.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What careers do Sault programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Engineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.$70kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare Sault with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-15. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: saultcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: saultcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Aviation Techniques: saultcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Aviation Technology: Flight: saultcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Business: Accounting: saultcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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