Grossmont College

8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020-1799
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Tel: (619)644-7000
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  • 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 19 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to Grossmont College is Platt College-San Diego (5.0 miles away).

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Grossmont College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 396 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grossmont College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty396 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Grossmont College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Grossmont College diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment18,040 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio46:144:1
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# Full-Time Students6,471 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students11,569 students5,903 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
11%
13%
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% Hispanic
24%
37%
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% Black
6%
7%
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% White
46%
32%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
5%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score0.710.73
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College Completion Rate
22%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,800$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $1,387 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $6,897 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,387$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,897$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid69%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,500
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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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Platt College-San Diego
    Private, for profit
    316 students | 5.00 Mi6250 El Cajon Blvd
    San Diego,  CA  92115
    (619)265-0107     5.00316
  • Cuyamaca College
    Public
    8,644 students | 6.20 Mi900 Rancho San Diego Pky
    El Cajon,  CA  92019
    (619)660-4000     6.208,644
  • San Diego Community College District-District Office
    Public
    n/a students | 7.20 Mi3375 Camino Del Rio S
    San Diego,  CA  92108
    (619)388-6500     7.20n/a
  • Coleman University
    Private, non-profit
    796 students | 7.60 Mi8888 Balboa Ave
    San Diego,  CA  92123
    (858)499-0202     7.60796
  • California College San Diego
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 8.10 Mi6602 Convoy Court Ste 100
    San Diego,  CA  92111
    (619)680-4430     8.10n/a
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 18,040 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,387
  • Out-state tuition: $6,897
  • Student:teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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