San Diego Christian College: Review & Facts

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San Diego Christian College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 355 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1970 and is the only institution located in Spring Valley, California.

San Diego Christian College is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

San Diego Christian College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
18
San Diego Christian College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 18 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Psychology, Business, Communication and Journalism, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at San Diego Christian College is relatively low at 60% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at San Diego Christian College is below average - 50%. Nearly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at San Diego Christian College is good -- 11:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - around $24,500 annually. The additional fees at San Diego Christian College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,800, which comes to $26,300 annually.

Read the details about San Diego Christian College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
50%
Doable
According to government data, 614 applications were submitted and 305 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

San Diego Christian College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at San Diego Christian College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
San Diego Christian College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at San Diego Christian College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
San Diego Christian College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at San Diego Christian College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, San Diego Christian College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

San Diego Christian College Location and Address

Postal Address:
San Diego Christian College
9400 Campo Road
Spring Valley, California
91977, USA
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