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San Diego Mesa College

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA · City · 16,098 students
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$5,814
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$45,120
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

San Diego Mesa College is widely recognized as one of California’s premier community colleges, renowned for its exceptional transfer pathways to top institutions like UC San Diego and San Diego State University. The college features standout programs in allied health, architecture, fashion, and STEM, and it distinguishes itself by offering a rare community college bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Mesa fosters an inclusive, equity-focused campus culture supported by modern facilities like the Math+Science Complex and extensive academic support services.

Wikipedia:San Diego Mesa 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, 92111-4998 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
5 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,146$10,002
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$19,371$53,568
Average net price$5,814Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,002
In-state: $1,146
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$53,568
In-state: $19,371
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,814
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sdmesa.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
San Diego Mesa College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,152
Fees$46
Housing$26,910
Food$7,884
Books & supplies$1,304
Personal expenses$5,706
Transportation$1,566
Total published by the school$53,568
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,842
$30–48k
$5,316
$48–75k
$8,883
$75–110k
$13,576
$110k+
$13,977
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
92%
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
45% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,773
10 yrs after entry$45,120
Debt
Median at graduation$4,725
Monthly payment$50
Middle 50% owe$2.6k–$5.8k
90th percentile$9,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
23 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$18,693
Independent
41%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
83%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
42%
Black
7%
Asian
13%
Two or more
8%
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
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,773
After 10 yrs
$45,120
Health and Medical Administrative Services19
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
38%
Faculty salary
$10,642/mo
Teaching spend
$4,552
per student
Federal loans
2%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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