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Grossmont College
Grossmont College

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Grossmont College is a public, 2-year institution located in El Cajon, California. The college features a number of student service facilities, such as the Assistive Technology Center, the Dream Center, the CalWORKs Student Services, and the Career Center. Students attending GC can sign up for free workshops happening on-campus throughout the year, which cover subjects ranging from using the library to managing stress. GC also includes the Grossmont Middle College High School, through which eligible high school students can simultaneously earn high school and college credit.

Average Net Price:
$2,897
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$2,897
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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.
$1,332
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.
$10,628
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1062
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,681
$30k - $48k
$2,400
$48k - $75k
$5,510
$75k - $110k
$8,421
$110k+
$8,775
Financial Aid: visit page

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.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,458
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.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,824
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$522

 

Students receiving state aid
84%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1964
Students receiving federal aid
80%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,824

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.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,916
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.
$4,500
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.
$46
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,916
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,000

 

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
2452
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
305
$30k - $48k
157
$48k - $75k
102
$75k - $110k
16
$110k+
2

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
13,591
Total Number of Undergrads
13,591
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
70

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
38%
White
40%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
55%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
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Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
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.
$4,500
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
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.
$46

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Sarah's Review

from EL Cajon, CA

It is a fun loving place. It has positive staff that strive to help to the best of their abilities....

Amber's Review

from Alpine, CA

Some of the teachers go a bit easy because they know many people are right out of high school....

Marielle's Review

from San Diego, CA

I definitely am learning so much here at this school. This is my second year at this school and all the professors I have had are really helpful and they make subjects that would appear to be boring i...