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San Diego City College

San Diego, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About San Diego City College

San Diego City College (City College or City) is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The 60-acre (24 ha) campus consists of 40 buildings in downtown San Diego, adjacent to Balboa Park, Interstate 5 and San Diego High School. Courses are provided in general education, lower-division transfer programs, and occupational and developmental education.

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Open

Acceptance

$7,935

Net price

10,441

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

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

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,935

Average net price

$1,146

In-state tuition

$10,002

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$21,202

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$7,689

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,181
$30–48K
$8,159
$48–75K
$10,265
$75–110K
$15,594
$110K+
$17,766

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$38,503

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,504

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,130

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,441

Total enrollment

89%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

58%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
50%
White
23%
Asian
10%
Black
10%
Two or more races
6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

San Diego City College FAQ

Is San Diego City College a public or private school?

San Diego City College is a public institution located in San Diego, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at San Diego City College?

San Diego City College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does San Diego City College cost?

The average annual net price at San Diego City College is $7,935 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,146 in-state and $10,002 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at San Diego City College?

About 30% of students at San Diego City College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do San Diego City College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, San Diego City College students earn a median of $38,503 per year.

How many students attend San Diego City College?

San Diego City College enrolls about 10,441 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — JiriMatejicek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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