San Diego Global Knowledge University
San Diego, CA 92101
About San Diego Global Knowledge University
San Diego Global Knowledge University is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California, enrolling about 173 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $13,774 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (31.8%) and White (23.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 70% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 45.45%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Global Knowledge University | $13,774 | — | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is San Diego Global Knowledge University really?
Key findings
- San Diego Global Knowledge University charges 17% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,774).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 70% above.
San Diego Global Knowledge University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,774
Finding San Diego Global Knowledge University charges 17% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,774. That is 17% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 70% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 16% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
San Diego Global Knowledge University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for San Diego Global Knowledge University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,774
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,096. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What San Diego Global Knowledge University is known for
Top program completions
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design67
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other30
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other4
- Information Technology Project Management1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
San Diego Global Knowledge University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for San Diego Global Knowledge University.
Campus
Location
San Diego, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92101
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is 9% below the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
Size
Enrollment
173
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 258
- Graduate
- 20
- Full-time share
- 94%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 12.24%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for San Diego Global Knowledge University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Diego Global Knowledge University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Global Knowledge University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $13,185 | $13,185 | — |
| 2020 | $6,476 | $6,476 | — |
| 2021 | $17,210 | $17,210 | — |
| 2022 | $17,750 | $17,750 | — |
| 2023 | $13,774 | $13,774 | — |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
San Diego Global Knowledge University reported total enrollment of about 173 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (31.8%), White (23.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). About 12.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Diego Global Knowledge University in 2024 is 173 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 258 students. Graduate enrollment is about 20 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
45.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from San Diego Global Knowledge University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 84% male / 16% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do San Diego Global Knowledge University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for San Diego Global Knowledge University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for San Diego Global Knowledge University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at San Diego Global Knowledge University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for San Diego Global Knowledge University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for San Diego Global Knowledge University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,054
- California median 0.32× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.29× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.28× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
San Diego Global Knowledge University at a glance
San Diego Global Knowledge University
San Diego Global Knowledge University is a private for-profit institution in San Diego, CA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien31.8%White or Caucasian23.1%Hispanic or Latino22.5%
Schools near San Diego Global Knowledge University
Other campuses in San Diego, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Diego Global Knowledge University located?
San Diego Global Knowledge University is located in San Diego, CA.
What is San Diego Global Knowledge University's tuition?
San Diego Global Knowledge University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,774 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does San Diego Global Knowledge University cost?
Reported tuition is $13,774 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,840 annually.
What is the student body demographics at San Diego Global Knowledge University?
San Diego Global Knowledge University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 258 students, Non-Resident Alien (31.8%), White (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at San Diego Global Knowledge University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University public or private?
San Diego Global Knowledge University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA.
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University an HBCU?
No. San Diego Global Knowledge University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University a tribal college?
No. San Diego Global Knowledge University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, San Diego Global Knowledge University does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.5%).
Is San Diego Global Knowledge University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for San Diego Global Knowledge University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- San Diego, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.