Cuyamaca College
About Cuyamaca College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Cuyamaca College teaches in the hills east of San Diego and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it keeps a water technology school that trains the region's water and wastewater operators.
Founded
1978
Location
El Cajon, California
Students
7,177
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
40.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,346
Out-of-state: $11,314
Avg Net Price
$6,618
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$32,435
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
40.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.7%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
26.8%
$/Student
$5.1K
Class Size
Large
The 40.5% graduation rate is below average, but 71.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,346
In-State
$11,314
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,690
After Financial Aid
$6,618
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,183
Receive Grants
27.4%
Take Loans
2.4%
Tuition is $1,346/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,618.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Cuyamaca College fund their education.
While in School
27.4%
Get Grants
Free money
2.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$11,353
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Cuyamaca College.
Gender
54.8%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,177
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
61%
First-Gen
29 yrs
Avg Age
37.8%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 29, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 61% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,177
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Cuyamaca College fields 6 varsity teams with 176 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
176
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
107
Men
69
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Cuyamaca Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$32,435
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
219 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
106 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
83 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
57 grads
Mathematics
—
51 grads
Human Services, General
—
35 grads
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.