Grossmont College
About Grossmont College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Grossmont College teaches in El Cajon, east of San Diego, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, the sciences and economics are its largest programs, and it shares a district with a nearby technical college.
Founded
1961
Location
El Cajon, California
Students
12,163
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state: $10,628
Avg Net Price
$5,311
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,309
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
37.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.2%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29.3%
$/Student
$6.6K
Class Size
Large
The 37.4% graduation rate is below average, but 71.2% 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
$1,332
In-State
$10,628
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
$14,027
After Financial Aid
$5,311
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,169
Receive Grants
24.5%
Take Loans
1.3%
Tuition is $1,332/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,311.
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 Grossmont College fund their education.
While in School
24.5%
Get Grants
Free money
1.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$14,883
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,625
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$91/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,625, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Grossmont College.
Gender
58.6%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
12,163
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
30.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 55% 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
12,163
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Grossmont College fields 10 varsity teams with 281 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
10
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
281
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
169
Men
112
Women
6
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Grossmont Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,309
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
705 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
353 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
277 grads
Economics
—
173 grads
Psychology, General
—
115 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
90 grads
Graduates earn about $32K six years out, growing to $40K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.