San Diego City College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$10,040

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

13,242

9.22% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

30.4%

141 Graduates

About

San Diego City College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Diego City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded), Graphic Design (48 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (29 degrees).

In 2024, 1,270 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego City College. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (673 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (254 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego City College is $1,104, which is $−7,080 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego City College is $1,104, which is $7,080 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,040.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending San Diego City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Diego City College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego City College is $−7,080 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Diego City College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,040

2024 Value

410%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Diego City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,040. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Diego City College grew by 410%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego City College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$30,736

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego City College was of $30,736 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 72.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Diego City College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at San Diego City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.69% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego City College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

San Diego City College had a total enrollment of 13,242 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Diego City College is 1,221 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,021. This means that 9.22% of students enrolled at San Diego City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% White, 10.6% Asian, 10.1% Black or African American, 6.18% Two or More Races, 0.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.9%) and White Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

9.22%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego City College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,242 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego City College is 1,221 and the part-time enrollment is 12,021. This means that 9.22% of students enrolled at San Diego City College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Diego City College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Diego City College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), San Diego City College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Diego City College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
6,575 enrolled students
White
2,892 enrolled students
Asian
1,399 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego City College is 49.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% White, 10.6% Asian, 10.1% Black or African American, 6.18% Two or More Races, 0.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 124 students (0.936%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 248 more women than men received degrees from San Diego City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego City College is hispanic or latino (673 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (254 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Diego City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded), followed by Graphic Design (48 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (29 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded), Construction (35 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College are Social workers, all other (163,968 people), Other managers (135,644 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (132,855 people), Graphic designers (99,392 people), and Postsecondary teachers (69,593 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego City College in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded), Construction (35 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (59 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at San Diego City College are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded), Construction (35 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (59 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College are Elementary & secondary schools (350,257 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (183,039 people), Construction (136,150 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,306 people), and Individual & family services (130,398 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Diego City College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
111 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
48 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
29 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Diego City College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at San Diego City College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

511

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

759

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 511 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College, which is 0.673 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (759).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Diego City College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.504 times less than the 141 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 141 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.99 times more than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% of students graduating from San Diego City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
673 degrees awarded
White
254 degrees awarded
Black or African American
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego City College is hispanic or latino (673 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (254 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
418 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
255 degrees awarded
White Female
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego City College is hispanic or latino female (418 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (255 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, San Diego City College had a total salary expenditure of 136M. San Diego City College employs 161 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego City College are Female Instructor (100), and Male Instructor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 123 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.74M - Federal
$23.5M - State
$109k - Local

As of 2024, San Diego City College received $2.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $23.5M from state grants and contracts, and $109k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$54.5M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Diego City College paid a median of $54.5M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($136M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$18.1M

Instructional Salaries

161

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Diego City College paid a total of $18.1M to 161 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego City College were Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

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