What's the most affordable college in San Diego?

In-district community colleges typically have the lowest tuition in San Diego. Use CampusPin's tuition filter to see exact numbers — sticker prices vary widely between public and private institutions.

Can I commute to college from San Diego?

Yes — every college on this page is in or adjacent to the San Diego metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in San Diego, CA

CampusPin lists 24 colleges and universities in or near San Diego, California — 19 universities and 5 community colleges, with 4 public and 20 private institutions.

San Diego hosts UC San Diego, San Diego State, USD, and the SDCCD community-college network.

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Alliant International University-San Diego
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,918
Acceptance
0%
Enrollment
4,147
Ashford University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,160
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
31,389
California Institute of Arts & Technology
San Diego, CA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,390
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
14
California Miramar University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$9,994
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
222
California Western School of Law
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
2,073
Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, CA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
178
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$29,350
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
111
Franciscan School of Theology
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
1,470
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
4,758
National University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
19,498
Newschool of Architecture and Design
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$30,291
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
279
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
551
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
10,518
Pacific College of Health and Science
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$7,508
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
204
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$43,550
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
4,468
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,150
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
10,584
San Diego Global Knowledge University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,774
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
111
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · University · Public
Tuition
$1,150
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
15,899
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,150
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
10,740
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,290
Acceptance
34%
Enrollment
38,845
The Chicago School at San Diego
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$20,844
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
141
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,977
Acceptance
55%
Enrollment
5,115
United States University
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$6,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,528
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · University · Private
Tuition
$56,444
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
9,003

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