College Search

The Chicago School at San Diego

San Diego, CA · City · 2 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

The Chicago School at San Diego is a specialized private institution best known for its practitioner-focused education in psychology, behavioral sciences, and nursing. Located in vibrant downtown San Diego, the campus offers a professional, career-minded environment where students benefit from small class sizes and extensive hands-on field placements in local clinical settings. The school is particularly distinguished by its deep commitment to multicultural competency and community service, requiring students to integrate real-world practice with social responsibility across top programs like Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Location
San Diego, CA, 92101-7903 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
2 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$21,780
Books & supplies
$2,184/yr
Admissions
Test policy
Test optional

Wondering if The Chicago School at San Diego is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,817
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,899
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,949$7,593
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,136
Student Body
Men 0%Women 100%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
60%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$18,495
Independent students
84%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
100%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
50%
Unknown
50%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,817
10 years after entry
$56,899
Psychology, General1
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Endowment
$966,742
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Avg faculty salary
$7,854/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,381
Federal loan rate
40%

Wondering if The Chicago School at San Diego is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Get your college list →See a sample report first