Overview
Cuyamaca College is a 2-year community college in the eastern San Diego area. Among its 91 degree programs and 74 certificates, Cuyamaca offers several foreign language programs including Arabic, Native American languages, and Aramaic. The college’s Center for Water Studies trains students for careers in dealing with California’s drought and water issues. In addition, the campus hosts The Heritage of the Americas Museum featuring a collection of Mayan artifacts and exhibits examining Native American natural history.
Average Net Price:
$2,461
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,340 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,636 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,676
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,113
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$750
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,500
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,134
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$48
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
8,043
Total Number of Undergrads
8,043
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
54
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,300
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am really learning a lot in Cuyamaca College. The teachers are excellent because they dedicate their time even if it is not during the class in order for you to understand whatever subject you are confused on. Most of the teachers learn your name, so you feel more comfortable and involved in school. Classrooms are small in order for you to have a better understanding and participation.
Marlene from San Diego, CA
cuyamaca college, to me, has a great reputation for its excellent curriculum. it has demonstrated fine teachers with amazing degrees. cuyamaca college is a great college, hands down.
Merna from El Cajon, CA
I am definitely learning a lot in the higher level classes at Cuyamaca. For example, I am taking a chemistry class with the head of the chemistry department, and she is an amazing professor. People take her if they want to go far in their careers. However, the general education classes are extremely easy, and sometimes the professors seem like they are repeating things I already know.
Katelyn from El Cajon, CA
At this point I have had two semesters at Cuyamaca and in that time I took several really interesting classes. One I really enjoyed was the Personal Development class called PDC 124 because it really helped me to know exactly what college is all about and helped me to chose a major. Another that I found wonderful was the Intro to Art course called ART 100; it exposed me to a variety of types of art and cultures. But the one I found the most helpful was my English classes; they really take the time to really teach the subject and help when ever it is needed. So you can imaging why I find Cuyamaca such a great school.
Jessie from Jamul, CA
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