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General Information About San Diego City College SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE HAS AS ITS HIGHEST PRIORITY STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT. San Diego City College is a multicultural institution committed to providing open access to all who can benefit from instruction and to meeting the diverse and ever-changing educational, cultural, and economic needs of the urban core and surrounding communities of San Diego. As City College prepares world citizens in the twenty-first century, we recognize that the aim of education is the development of the whole person who is prepared to be an active citizen and to participate in a global community. We are committed to the tradition of academic freedom and responsibility and to maintaining a climate that promotes learning, understanding and respect for students, faculty, staff, community, and the environment. SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE PROVIDES Lower division and general education courses that lead to Certificates, Associate Degrees or transfer to a four-year college or university; Career technical education programs that meet specific industry needs, upgrade the employment skills of students and fulfill licensing requirements of the state of California as well as contribute to the economic development of our region; Basic skills instruction to assist all students in meeting their educational goals; and essential student support services for all students. ADDITIONALLY, SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO The development of informed, active citizens who will be engaged in the global community, lifelong learners, and literate in information technology; Institutional community involvement, community development and community service; Equity, inclusiveness and diversity in all of its manifestations; High quality instructional programs and essential student support services, including co-curricular and cultural activities; Incorporating environmental sustainability into student learning outcomes ,as well as implementing a campus culture of conservation; and A continuous campus-wide cycle of program review and assessment with integrated planning and resource allocation.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- 2-4 years certificate
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants Full Time Retention Rate 40% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $658 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,638 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $6,854,120 Other Federal Grants $2,266,181 Scholarships & Fellowships $11,921,843 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $2,801,542 Average Grant Dollars Issued $0 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $5,960,922 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 30,244 Native American 279 Asian 3,749 African American 3,585 Hispanic 9,283 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,566 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0



