Description
For a quality community college in the El Cajon area, give Grossmont College (GC) a look. Situated 20 minutes east of San Diego, Grossmont College serves a diverse student population from the communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee and greater San Diego.
Grossmont College offers four main services:
- A wide range of transferable coursework for students who seek to transfer to public, four-year institutions
- Vocational courses providing technical skills for career development
- General education courses
- Developmental courses to prepare students for college
In order to support students throughout the education process, GC offers a variety of student services. Academic services include online and evening classes, tutoring services, and academic and career counseling.
Other services include financial aid for eligible students, day care services, and specialized services for the disabled. Grossmont College is an accredited public institution.
Grossmont even has its own practical applications lab for radio and audio production, Griffin Radio. Students interested in radio production can get hands-on training in Grossmont's own radio station.
So whether you're aiming for an associate's degree, a transfer to a four-year university (either in California or out-of state), or classes for personal development, Grossmont could have the perfect program for you.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$806
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,142
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
20,435
Students
- Total Students
- 20,435
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 37%
- Part-Time
- 63%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 89%
- Out-of-State
- 11%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 8%
- Asian
- 10%
- Caucasian
- 50%
- Latino
- 22%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- California
- 89%
- Other
- 11%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
