Grossmont College

Grossmont College Overview

Grossmont College is a public school in a suburban setting in El Cajon, California. Grossmont College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 20,335 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is June 1.

Student Involvement at Grossmont College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grossmont College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Grossmont College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Grossmont College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Grossmont College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Grossmont College on the Student Life page.

2022 Grossmont College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,288
Out-of-State	$9,884

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Is Grossmont College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Grossmont College offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grossmont College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Grossmont College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Grossmont College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Grossmont College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Grossmont College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Grossmont College.

Based on this information, how does Grossmont College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Grossmont College a good school for you?

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Where is Grossmont College?

Grossmont College is located in the suburban setting of El Cajon, California, less than an hour from San Diego.

If you would like to see Grossmont College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 8 to El Cajon, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Diego International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Grossmont College and El Cajon are like without leaving home.

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