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)

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%