- San Diego Community College District is a community college district based in San Diego, California. It operates three credit colleges, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College. The San Diego College of Continuing Education is a noncredit institution with seven campuses.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 99% over five years.
San Diego Community College District-District Office
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1972
Total Faculty
3 staff
72 staff
School Motto
Be. Belong. Become.
Student Body
The San Diego Community College District-District Office diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Diversity Score
1.00
0.71
Tuition & Financial Aid
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
In what neighborhood is San Diego Community College District-District Office located?
San Diego Community College District-District Office is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Mission Valley.
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