Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.3k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
Tuition
$1,340
Acceptance
100%
Students
6,788
Type
Community College
Setting
Suburban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,636
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,100
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,507
Net price (after aid)$6,187
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,626
$30k – $48k$5,809
$48k – $75k$8,852
$75k – $110k$11,016
$110k+$13,850
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$32,435
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans1%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$6.2k below avg
Out-of-state value
$10.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$10.6k
Net price
$6.2k
below avg
Pell
24%
Earnings (10y)
$32.4k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsPolitical ScienceSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
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About Cuyamaca College
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- Where is Cuyamaca College located?
- Cuyamaca College is located in El Cajon, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cuyamaca College?
- Cuyamaca College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cuyamaca College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cuyamaca College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cuyamaca College?
- Cuyamaca College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,340 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cuyamaca College?
- Cuyamaca College reports total enrollment of approximately 6,788 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Cuyamaca College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Cuyamaca College.
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