Grossmont College
Tel:
(619)644-7000
- 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 18,040 students (36% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Grossmont College is one of 21 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Grossmont College is Platt College-San Diego (5.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Grossmont College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 396 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
| Grossmont College | (CA) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 396 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 18,040 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 6,471 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 11,569 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 11% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 24% | 37% |
| % Black | 6% | 7% |
| % White | 46% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,800 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Grossmont College is Platt College-San Diego (5.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Platt College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit316 students | 5.00 Mi6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619)265-0107 5.00316 - Cuyamaca CollegePublic8,644 students | 6.20 Mi900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)660-4000 6.208,644 - n/a students | 7.20 Mi3375 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619)388-6500 7.20n/a - Kaplan College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit1,297 students | 7.40 Mi9055 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
(858)279-4500 7.401,297 - Coleman UniversityPrivate, non-profit796 students | 7.60 Mi8888 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92123
(858)499-0202 7.60796
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