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San Diego Christian College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Santee, CA

$23,022

Avg tuition

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About San Diego Christian College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Undenominational  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

San Diego Christian College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Santee, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 464, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The college offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,022.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

50% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1098

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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512

Students enrolled

91%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

44%

Hispanic

32%

Black

9%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

4%

Unknown

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Female student population

47%

Socio-economic diversity

34% 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

11

Total Online Enrollment

464

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

52% On-campus

48% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 50% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,022 $23,022
Graduate $10,566 $10,566

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board $12,588
On-campus other expenses $4,162
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,642
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,162

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $40,852 $40,852
Off-campus without family $45,324 $45,324
Off-campus with family $28,264 $28,264

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,298
State Grant Aid $5,715
Institution Grant Aid $16,148
Pell Grant Aid $4,305

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.