San Diego City College (122339)

www.sdcity.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$1,970

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,197

15.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24.5%

108 Graduates

About

San Diego City College (122339) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Diego City College (122339) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (135 degrees awarded), Substance Abuse Counseling (48 degrees), and Graphic Design (21 degrees).

In 2023, 1,265 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego City College (122339). 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (641 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (313 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego City College (122339) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego City College (122339) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 292 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego City College (122339) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,970.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending San Diego City College (122339) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at San Diego City College (122339) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego City College (122339) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Diego City College (122339) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,970

2023 Value

71.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 San Diego City College (122339) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,970. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of San Diego City College (122339) grew by 71.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego City College (122339) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,789

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego City College (122339) was of $17,789 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Diego City College (122339) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at San Diego City College (122339) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 59.5% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego City College (122339) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego City College (122339) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 292 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

San Diego City College (122339) had a total enrollment of 13,197 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Diego City College (122339) is 2,034 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,163. This means that 15.4% of students enrolled at San Diego City College (122339) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego City College (122339), both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% White, 11.1% Asian, 9.56% Black or African American, 6.73% Two or More Races, 0.424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego City College (122339) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.9%) and White Male (8.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego City College (122339) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,197 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego City College (122339) is 2,034 and the part-time enrollment is 11,163. This means that 15.4% of students enrolled at San Diego City College (122339) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Diego City College (122339) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Diego City College (122339) was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), San Diego City College (122339) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Diego City College (122339) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,501 enrolled students
White
2,838 enrolled students
Asian
1,470 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego City College (122339) is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% White, 11.1% Asian, 9.56% Black or African American, 6.73% Two or More Races, 0.424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 151 students (1.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 313 more women than men received degrees from San Diego City College (122339). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego City College (122339) is hispanic or latino (641 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (313 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Diego City College (122339) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (135 degrees awarded), followed by Substance Abuse Counseling (48 degrees) and Graphic Design (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego City College (122339), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (84 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College (122339) are Elementary & middle school teachers (191,381 people), Social workers, all other (173,231 people), Other managers (149,897 people), Graphic designers (96,481 people), and Postsecondary teachers (85,044 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego City College (122339) in 2023 are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (84 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (52 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College (122339) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at San Diego City College (122339) are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (84 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (52 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego City College (122339) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Diego City College (122339).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
96 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
95 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
81 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at San Diego City College (122339) was General Psychology with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at San Diego City College (122339) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

476

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

789

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 476 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College (122339), which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (789).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Diego City College (122339) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College (122339) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.533 times less than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego City College (122339) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.88 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from San Diego City College (122339) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Diego City College (122339) is Female and White (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.85% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
641 degrees awarded
White
313 degrees awarded
Asian
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego City College (122339) is hispanic or latino (641 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (313 degrees).

0.395% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
440 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
201 degrees awarded
White Female
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego City College (122339) is hispanic or latino female (440 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (201 degrees).

Operations

San Diego City College (122339) employs 164 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego City College (122339) are Female Instructor (105), and Male Instructor (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego City College (122339) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.3M - Federal
$15.5M - State
$165k - Local

As of 2023, San Diego City College (122339) received $9.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $15.5M from state grants and contracts, and $165k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$49.1M

2023 Salaries

8.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, San Diego City College (122339) paid a median of $49.1M in salaries, a 8.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.92% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2023, San Diego City College (122339) paid a total of $18M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

164 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

125 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Diego City College (122339) was Instructor with 164 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego City College (122339) were Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Diego City College (122339) was Female Instructor with 105 employees, and Male Instructor with 59 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Diego City College (122339).

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