San Diego Christian College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About San Diego Christian College
School Type: Private
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 Spring Valley, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 328, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The college offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,500.
Admissions Breakdown
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.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% 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 admissionYes
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 Percentile18-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1098
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
355
Students enrolled
93%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
30%
Unknown
7%
Black
8%
Hispanic
39%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
329
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.93% online, 7% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
50% On-campus
50% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's53% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
58%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Beach Volleyball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 6 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 7 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 8 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 12 | Transportation And Materials Moving. |
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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.