Skyline College claims an annual population of over 16,000 students.

[3] The college has transfer agreements with a wide range of public and private colleges and offers 29 associate degrees for transfer that offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to the California State University system.

[6] The association is required by law to "encourage students to participate in the governance of the college".

[7] The ASSC periodically participates in meetings sponsored by a statewide community college student organization named Student Senate for California Community Colleges.

The statewide Student Senate is authorized by law "to advocate before the Legislature and other state and local governmental entities".