San Diego Christian College
San Diego Christian College is a private research university in Santee, California, enrolling about 87 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 30.81% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,766 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,012
- 2024 Average Net Price: $992 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 30.81% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 87 80.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.67%
San Diego Christian College: what the data shows
Common questions about San Diego Christian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is San Diego Christian College?
San Diego Christian College is located in Santee, CA (ZIP 92071).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is San Diego Christian College public or private?
San Diego Christian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does San Diego Christian College cost?
Published tuition: $28,012.
Average net price after aid: $992.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $992 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $112,048.
How hard is it to get into San Diego Christian College?
Admission rate: 30.81%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is San Diego Christian College?
Total enrollment: 87 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at San Diego Christian College?
150%-time completion rate: 19.67%.
First-year retention: 85.7%.
What do graduates of San Diego Christian College earn?
Median earnings: $39,848 six years after entry; $49,766 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,941.
45.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is San Diego Christian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (62 completions)
- CIP 520201 (13 completions)
- CIP 131299 (9 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (7 completions)
- General Psychology (7 completions)
- CIP 310505 (6 completions)
- CIP 520213 (6 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (2 completions)
- CIP 190701 (2 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is San Diego Christian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 30.81%; completion rate 19.67%; median earnings $49,766 at 10 years; net price $992. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$28,012
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Diego Christian College was $28,012.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$992
2024 Value
In 2024 San Diego Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $992.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$3,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$992 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$112,048 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for San Diego Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Diego Christian College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for San Diego Christian College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,888 | $25,888 | $25,314 |
| 2014 | $27,090 | $27,090 | $27,734 |
| 2015 | $28,470 | $28,470 | $26,521 |
| 2016 | $29,550 | $29,550 | $30,032 |
| 2017 | $30,438 | $30,438 | $27,039 |
| 2018 | $31,404 | $31,404 | $34,499 |
| 2019 | $32,346 | $32,346 | $34,609 |
| 2020 | $33,312 | $33,312 | $32,024 |
| 2021 | $34,310 | $34,310 | $34,359 |
| 2022 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $38,078 |
| 2023 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $7,871 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30.81% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Diego Christian College in 2024 is 87 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.03% 100% Completion Time
19.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.03% of students graduating from San Diego Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for San Diego Christian College.
Return on Investment
$24,941 Median Student Debt
$49,766 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
12441.83% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for San Diego Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 13 completions
CIP 13.1299: 9 completions
Culinary Arts and Related Services: 7 completions
General Psychology: 7 completions
CIP 31.0505: 6 completions
CIP 52.0213: 6 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 2 completions
CIP 19.0701: 2 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 62 completions
Most popular programs at San Diego Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for San Diego Christian College graduates.
About
San Diego Christian College is a private non-profit institution located in Santee, CA, offering 16 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 87 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 30.81%. The institution maintains a 19.67% graduation rate. Approximately 45.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Santee, CA 92071
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.67% graduation rate at San Diego Christian College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does San Diego Christian College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $28,012 and average net price is $992 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into San Diego Christian College?
The admission rate is 30.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of San Diego Christian College earn?
Median earnings are $39,848 six years after entry and $49,766 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at San Diego Christian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do San Diego Christian College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,941.
How big is San Diego Christian College?
Total enrollment is about 87 students in the latest reporting year.
Is San Diego Christian College public or private?
San Diego Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santee, CA.
Is San Diego Christian College an HBCU?
No. San Diego Christian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Diego Christian College a tribal college?
No. San Diego Christian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Diego Christian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Diego Christian College reports 26.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is San Diego Christian College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for San Diego Christian College: Undenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.