Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.1k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
Tuition
$1,150
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
10,584
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,094
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$30,736
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,317
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$30k – $48k$1,062
$48k – $75k$5,397
$75k – $110k$5,890
$110k+$8,057
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,503
Median debt at graduation$7,689
Est. monthly loan payment$82
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.0×Graduates earn about 5.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans1%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
24%
Freshman Retention
66%
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.
Out-of-state value
$9.1k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$7.7k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$9.1k
Pell
22%
Median debt
$7.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$38.5k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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San Diego, CA 92101
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
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Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
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About San Diego City College
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- Where is San Diego City College located?
- San Diego City College is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Diego City College?
- San Diego City 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 San Diego City College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Diego City 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 San Diego City College?
- San Diego City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,150 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 San Diego City College?
- San Diego City College reports total enrollment of approximately 10,584 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 San Diego City 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 San Diego City College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of San Diego City College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). San Diego City College, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/san-diego-city-college