- Grossmont College will provide educational leadership through learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for, and meet the future challenges of a complex democracy and a global society.
School Highlights
Grossmont College serves 18,592 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 18,592 students
- In-state tuition: $1,387
- Out-state tuition: $6,897
- Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Grossmont College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 738 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grossmont College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
738 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Grossmont College has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Grossmont College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,592 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
8,093 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
10,499 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,093 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,499 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
37%
47%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
40%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2839%
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)
$37,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,387 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,897 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,387
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,897
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Grossmont has been recognized as a Premier Community College and is one of the top 100 community colleges nationwide. The college conducts a comprehensive array of academic and career programs including health sciences, fine arts, humanities, science and math, as well as athletics and exercise science. Following several years of study involving both lay and educational groups, the voters of the area approved the formation of the Grossmont Junior College District in an election held November 8, 1960. The first official organizational meeting of the Grossmont Junior College Governing Board was held July 1, 1961. The first college classes convened September 11, 1961 on the Monte Vista High School campus in Spring Valley with an opening enrollment of 1,538. Grossmont maintains important links to our community through innovative programs and services, including Middle College High School, GEAR UP, and opportunities for middle and high school students to participate in academic events such as the Geography Olympiad. Our responsibility as an institution of higher learning is to prepare learners to become responsible and contributing members of society. At the same time, we must encourage free thought, the expression of ideas and a search for the truth. As such, we welcome and embrace learners of all ages and learners with different backgrounds and experiences. We believe in the richness offered through diversity and understand that our learning community is a global village from where the institution can draw strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grossmont College cost?
Grossmont College's tuition is approximately $1,387 for In-State students and $6,897 for Out-State students.
What is Grossmont College's ranking?
Grossmont College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
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