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Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA · Suburb · 12,163 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located in El Cajon, California, Grossmont College is highly regarded for its exceptional transfer pathways to top-tier institutions like San Diego State University and its premier Allied Health programs, particularly in nursing and cardiovascular technology. Students enjoy a diverse and vibrant campus culture enriched by active student clubs, championship athletic teams, and a thriving creative arts scene anchored by the campus's renowned Stagehouse Theatre. What sets the college apart is its state-of-the-art Culinary Arts program, featuring a student-run commercial kitchen, alongside a picturesque campus situated on Fletcher Hills that offers beautiful views of the surrounding San Diego landscape.

Location
El Cajon, CA, 92020-1799 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,027
Out-of-state COA
$23,323
Avg net price
$5,311
In-state tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state tuition
$10,628
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,169
$30–48k
$4,736
$48–75k
$7,761
$75–110k
$9,677
$110k+
$12,250
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,861
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,309
Median debt
$8,625
Monthly loan payment
$91
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,000$5,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$8,887
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
24
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$14,883
Independent students
42%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
63%
Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Hispanic
38%
Black
5%
Asian
7%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
29%
Avg faculty salary
$11,345/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,594
Federal loan rate
1%

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