Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb
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About Grossmont College
Grossmont College is a public community college in El Cajon, California. Its name originated with the silent film actor and producer William J. Gross, who was enticed by Ed Fletcher to invest in the purchase of land, part of which was called Grossmont. The campus sits in the Fletcher Hills community of El Cajon and is bordered by the cities of San Diego and Santee. Grossmont College along with Cuyamaca College make up what is the Grossmont–Cuyamaca Community College District. Grossmont is part of the California Community Colleges system. Grossmont College is also home to Grossmont Middle College High School, where selected high school students can receive both high school and college credit for taking courses on campus. The newspaper for Grossmont College is The Summit. Its radio station is Griffin Radio.
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Open
Acceptance
$5,311
Net price
12,163
Enrollment
37%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$5,311
Average net price
$1,332
In-state tuition
$10,628
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,062
Books & supplies
$14,027
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
1%
Students with federal loans
$8,625
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$40,309
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,861
Median earnings (6 yrs)
37%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
62%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,594
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
12,163
Total enrollment
63%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
55%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Grossmont College FAQ
Is Grossmont College a public or private school?
Grossmont College is a public institution located in El Cajon, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at Grossmont College?
Grossmont College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Grossmont College cost?
The average annual net price at Grossmont College is $5,311 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,332 in-state and $10,628 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Grossmont College?
About 37% of students at Grossmont College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Grossmont College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Grossmont College students earn a median of $40,309 per year.
How many students attend Grossmont College?
Grossmont College enrolls about 12,163 students.
Campus
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