San Diego Christian College

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About San Diego Christian College

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Undenominational

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

San Diego Christian College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Santee, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 449, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The college offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,497.

Santee, CA

$23,497

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Admissions Breakdown

53%

Acceptance Rate Insight

53% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

60%

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

47%

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

462

Students enrolled

89%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

38%

Unknown

4%

Black

10%

Hispanic

30%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

412

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

52% On-campus

48% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold50% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

23%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,965
State Grant Aid$3,607
Institution Grant Aid$11,038
Pell Grant Aid$4,851

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

52.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
4EDUCATION.
5ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
6FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
7HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
8LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
9MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
10PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
11PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
12PSYCHOLOGY.
13SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
14THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
15TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
16VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.