San Diego Christian College

San Diego Christian College Overview

San Diego Christian College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Santee, California. San Diego Christian College was founded in 1970 and the school now enrolls around 514 students a year, including 466 undergraduate students. San Diego Christian College provides housing for up to 348 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 70% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Involvement at San Diego Christian College

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San Diego Christian College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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2022 San Diego Christian College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	50%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Tuition	$23,497
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$24,097

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Is San Diego Christian College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what San Diego Christian College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

San Diego Christian College Acceptance Rate 2022

San Diego Christian College is not difficult to get into. Around 50% of applicants get into San Diego Christian College each year. Last year, 614 students applied to San Diego Christian College and 305 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at San Diego Christian College

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

Approximately 56% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at San Diego Christian Collegereturn for their sophomore year. Around 48% of students who started at San Diego Christian College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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 Outcomes for San Diego Christian College Grads

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 San Diego Christian College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

San Diego Christian College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of San Diego Christian College's endowment was $700000 thousand. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,694 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at San Diego Christian College

Tuition 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 average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $24,097 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $19,212 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

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

Some financial aid is available 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at San Diego Christian College.

Based on this information, does San Diego Christian College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is San Diego Christian College a good school for you?

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Where is San Diego Christian College Located?

San Diego Christian College is located in the suburban setting of Santee, California, in the suburbs of San Diego.

If you are interested in seeing San Diego Christian College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 8 to Santee, 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 San Diego Christian College and Santee are like without leaving home.

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