San Diego City College

San Diego City College Overview

San Diego City College is a public school in the urban setting of San Diego, California. San Diego City College was founded in 1914.

There are many ways for students to get involved at San Diego City College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of San Diego City College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? San Diego City 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 San Diego City College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

2022 San Diego City College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered

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Is San Diego City College a Good School?

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

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what San Diego City College offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at San Diego City College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges 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 San Diego City 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 San Diego City College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at San Diego City College

Tuition 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 San Diego City 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 asap. 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 San Diego City College.

Based on this information, how does San Diego City College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is San Diego City College a good school for you?

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Where is San Diego City College?

San Diego City College is located in the city of San Diego, California, less than an hour from San Diego and Tijuana.

If you are interested in seeing San Diego City College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 5/805/8/94 to San Diego, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lindbergh Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what San Diego City College and San Diego are like without leaving home.

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