- 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 14,440 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 14,440 students
- In-state tuition: $1,387
- Out-state tuition: $6,897
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- 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 355 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Grossmont College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Campus Size
135 acres
Total Faculty
355 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Grossmont College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Grossmont College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,440 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
4,950 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
9,490 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
14,440 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,950 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,490 students
5,850 students
% Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
37%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,387 is more than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,387
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,897
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Griffin
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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