Grossmont College

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.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Grossmont College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grossmont College's theater groups.

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

There are no fraternities or sororities at Grossmont College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Grossmont College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 12, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 12.

Is Grossmont College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grossmont College

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

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Grossmont College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

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 be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Grossmont College a good school for you?

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Where is Grossmont College Located?

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

If you want 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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