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San Diego City College

San Diego, CA · City · 10,441 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$7,935
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$38,503
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Established in 1914, San Diego City College is a vibrant, urban community college located in the heart of downtown San Diego’s East Village, best known for its accessible pathway toward four-year degree transfers to institutions like UC San Diego and San Diego State University. The college excels in career and technical education, boasting highly regarded programs in nursing, visual and performing arts, biotechnology, cosmetology, and radio, television, and film (RTVF). As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with a legacy rooted in social justice and student activism, the campus offers an inclusive, community-oriented environment dedicated to equity, workforce readiness, and comprehensive support for first-generation college students.


Wikipedia:San Diego City College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Location
San Diego, CA, 92101-4787 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
2 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,146$10,002
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$21,202$49,241
Average net price$7,935Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,002
In-state: $1,146
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$49,241
In-state: $21,202
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,935
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sdcity.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
San Diego City College’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,960
Fees$46
Housing$23,890
Food$7,353
Books & supplies$1,062
Personal expenses$4,968
Transportation$1,962
Total published by the school$49,241
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,181
$30–48k
$8,159
$48–75k
$10,265
$75–110k
$15,594
$110k+
$17,766
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 18% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 46% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$31,504
10 yrs after entry$38,503
Debt
Median at graduation$7,689
Monthly payment$82
Middle 50% owe$2.5k–$7k
90th percentile$13,313
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
58%
Family income
$15,000
Independent
48%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
89%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
50%
Black
10%
Asian
10%
Two or more
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Badminton
    Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$10,502/mo
Teaching spend
$6,130
per student
Federal loans
2%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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