California College San Diego

6602 Convoy Court Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92111
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 serves 536 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

California College San Diego ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California College San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
62 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of California College San Diego has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The California College San Diego diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
536 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
536 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of California College San Diego.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
536 students
1,646 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of California College San Diego and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in California College San Diego and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Asian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Black community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in California College San Diego and the percentage of White community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in California College San Diego and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California College San Diego.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,800
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California College San Diego and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
86%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in California College San Diego and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,382
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in California College San Diego and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California College San Diego and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (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, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For San Diego County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,283 per year for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in San Diego County, CA is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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