- California College San Diego has dedicated itself to preparing students like yourself for the working world. We are focused on training our students in business and computer technologys so that they will gain favorable employment or advance within their current career.
School Highlights
California College San Diego served 536 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
California College San Diego ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
California College San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
62 staff
294 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
536 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
536 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
536 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
11%
13%

% Hispanic
38%
47%

% Black
16%
7%

% White
18%
23%

% Hawaiian
3%
1%

% Two or more races
4%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
8%
3%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,800
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$25,382
$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,000

Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- High-value programs teach a multitude of skills so that you will have more job opportunities and earn a higher salary. You can earn the degree you need to succeed and prepare for certifications. In addition to earning your degree, you can prepare for certifications, including MCSE, CNA, A+, MCSD, Network+, Cisco, Oracle, and more. A variety of financial aid plans are available for students who qualify. California College San Diego offers individual planning sessions so that students can find the plan best suited for their individual needs. California College San Diego is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
- California College San Diego and Independence University are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California College San Diego's ranking?
California College San Diego ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is California College San Diego located?
California College San Diego is located in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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