Grossmont College (115296)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$6,298

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,591

33.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.6%

419 Graduates

About

Grossmont College (115296) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Grossmont College (115296) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (948 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (130 degrees), and Child Care Provider (23 degrees).

In 2023, 3,978 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grossmont College (115296). 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,593 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,467 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grossmont College (115296) is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grossmont College (115296) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 282 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Grossmont College (115296) is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,298.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Grossmont College (115296) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Grossmont College (115296) was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Grossmont College (115296) is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grossmont College (115296) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,298

2023 Value

5.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Grossmont College (115296) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,298. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Grossmont College (115296) grew by 5.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grossmont College (115296) (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

$14,800

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grossmont College (115296) was of $14,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grossmont College (115296) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Grossmont College (115296) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.82% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grossmont College (115296) (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 Grossmont College (115296) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 282 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

Grossmont College (115296) had a total enrollment of 13,591 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Grossmont College (115296) is 4,524 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,067. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Grossmont College (115296) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grossmont College (115296), both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Asian, 5.17% Two or More Races, 4.92% Black or African American, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.294% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Grossmont College (115296) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and White Male (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grossmont College (115296) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,591 students. The full-time enrollment at Grossmont College (115296) is 4,524 and the part-time enrollment is 9,067. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Grossmont College (115296) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grossmont College (115296) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Grossmont College (115296) was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Grossmont College (115296) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grossmont College (115296) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,378 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,138 enrolled students
Asian
918 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grossmont College (115296) is 39.6% White, 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Asian, 5.17% Two or More Races, 4.92% Black or African American, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.294% 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, 509 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 652 more women than men received degrees from Grossmont College (115296). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grossmont College (115296) is white (1,593 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,467 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Grossmont College (115296) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (948 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (130 degrees) and Child Care Provider (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grossmont College (115296), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,653 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (82 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (277 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grossmont College (115296) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (361,846 people), Other managers (324,780 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (246,473 people), Postsecondary teachers (182,540 people), and Secondary school teachers (154,863 people).

The most specialized majors at Grossmont College (115296) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,653 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (277 degrees), Social Sciences (274 degrees), and Math & Statistics (66 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 Grossmont College (115296) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Grossmont College (115296) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,653 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (277 degrees), Social Sciences (274 degrees), and Math & Statistics (66 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 Grossmont College (115296) 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 Grossmont College (115296).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
568 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
352 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
277 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Grossmont College (115296) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 568 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Grossmont College (115296) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,663

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,315

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,663 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College (115296), which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,315).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grossmont College (115296) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 577 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College (115296) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.614 times less than the 939 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 939 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College (115296) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.63 times more than the 577 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Grossmont College (115296) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (43.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Grossmont College (115296) is Female and Asian (43.4% 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, 2.15% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,593 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,467 degrees awarded
Asian
272 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grossmont College (115296) is white (1,593 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,467 degrees).

2.54% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
929 degrees awarded
White Female
905 degrees awarded
White Male
688 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grossmont College (115296) is hispanic or latino female (929 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (905 degrees).

Operations

Grossmont College (115296) employs 194 Instructors. Most academics at Grossmont College (115296) are Female Instructor (112), and Male Instructor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grossmont College (115296) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, and Service with 30 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$52.6M

2023 Salaries

4.85%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Grossmont College (115296) paid a median of $52.6M in salaries, a 4.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$21.8M

Instructional Salaries

194

Number of Employees

In 2023, Grossmont College (115296) paid a total of $21.8M to 194 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% 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

194 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grossmont College (115296) was Instructor with 194 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grossmont College (115296) were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, and Service with 30 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 Grossmont College (115296) was Female Instructor with 112 employees, and Male Instructor with 82 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grossmont College (115296).

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