San Diego City College

1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92101-4787
Tel: (619)388-3400
Public | 17,811 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • San Diego City College serves 17,811 students (20% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body.
  • San Diego City College is one of 22 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.

School Overview:
San Diego City College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 417 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 17,811 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:43 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,566 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 14,245 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 12% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 37% 6%
% Black		 15% 15%
% White		 33% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $658 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,050 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • In 1914 City College held its first classes in San Diego High School located across the street from the present campus. First known as a junior college; it was the third community college established in California.
  • The mission of City College has as its highest priority student learning and achievement. City College provides lower division general education, allowing students to earn an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement and to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university. City College provides vocational education programs that upgrade the employment skills of students and provide occupational programs that meet specific industry needs and licensing requirements of the state of California.
  • City College promotes economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous work force improvement. City College provides important and essential student support services, basic skills instruction, and English as a second language to assist all students in meeting their educational goals.
  • San Diego City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. City College is also accredited by the Office of Private Postsecondary Education for the training of veterans, and the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Immigration Service for international student education. City College courses paralleling university level work are accepted by universities, colleges, and private institutions, including the University of California and California State University.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, Other National Athletic Association

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