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Grossmont College
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Grossmont College Academics
Grossmont College is part of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District which offers associate degrees and certificate programs to prepare students for four-year institutions, or careers, as well as enhance their career skills.
The college has five distinct divisions, including Business and Professional Studies; Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Exercise Science & Wellness; Humanities & Social/Behavioral Sciences; Communication & Fine Arts; and Learning & Technology Resources.
In addition, Grossmont College offers online classes for students interested in a flexible learning environment. All instruction is via the Internet, eliminating the need for students to step foot onto campus.
Grossmont College Admissions
Grossmont College is open to all students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a diploma from a secondary school or equivalent, or who are transfer students.
There are four basic steps for admission:
- submit an application for admission (which is available online)
- send official transcripts from all prior colleges
- take a math and English assessment
- attend an orientation and advisement workshop
Grossmont College Financial Aid
Grossmont College provides a variety of financial assistance, including state, federal, and institutional aid. Students may be eligible for grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships. The school provides several resources for students seeking financial aid, including a detailed website with downloadable forms, complete descriptions of all financial aid available, as well as detailed instructions on how to fill out the required FAFSA, as well as what materials to gather prior to filling out the application.
Grossmont College Students
Grossmont College’s campus is smoke-free, tobacco-free and provides a variety of student activities for campus involvement. The options are endless with on campus theatre plays, several college athletic teams, many clubs and organizations, dance concerts, a speech and debate team, an art gallery, literary events, and KGFN, the campus radio station managed and operated by students and staff.
In addition, the school offers many services to its students, including career services, health services, a child development center for both family of staff and students, student employment services, disability services, and a library open nearly six days a week with many resources such as periodicals, eBooks, and tutorials.
The child development center is unique because it is a training facility for the California Department of Education Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Grossmont College Athletics
The Grossmont College Griffins are part of the Pacific Coast Conference, and the California Community College Athletic Association. The college offers many athletic programs for men and women. For men, the sports are baseball, basketball, water polo, swim and dive, football, tennis, and volleyball. Women’s sports include tennis, badminton, basketball, cross country, water polo, volleyball, swim and dive, softball, and soccer. Many of Grossmont College’s student athletes move on to play sports at four-year colleges and universities.
The Griffins also have a dedicated cheerleading squad who cheer for the college’s football team, as well as the men’s and women’s basketball team.
Information Summary
Ranks 2347th overall and 220th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
47.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,825 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
30 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / 42% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
16,530 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near El Cajon, CA 92020-1799
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,266 (55,266 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 19,826 (2.72 people per house) |
| Families | 13,658 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,714 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,214 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 376 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,052 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 43,783 |
| Pop. — Other | 7,671 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Grossmont College?
Ranks 3670th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $580 | $580 | $5,307 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $183 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,825 | $1,825 | $6,552 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,025 | $13,025 | $17,752 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,225 | $4,225 | $8,952 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $754  $625 |
$754  $625 |
$5,133  $5,352 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,000  $8,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,700  $2,700 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,400  $2,400 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Grossmont College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Grossmont College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Grossmont College Ranks 4427th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,873 | 311 |  24% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $993 | 509 |  39% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,107 | 60 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,576 | 49 |  4% |
| Any financial aid type | 568 |  44% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Grossmont College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 279 | 278 | 557 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 524 | 695 | 1,219 |
Hispanic | 1,135 | 1,842 | 2,977 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 721 | 950 | 1,671 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 76 | 118 | 194 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,573 | 4,840 | 8,413 |
Race Unknown | 646 | 853 | 1,499 |
| Total | 6,954 | 9,576 | 16,530 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Grossmont College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 332 | 574 | |
| 25 | 135 | 160 | |
| 65 | 87 | 152 | |
| 84 | 62 | 146 | |
| 15 | 93 | 108 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Grossmont College Ranks 760th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,690 ($66,668 male / $62,834 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 221 (107 male / 114 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 665 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,994,608 |
Grossmont College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Grossmont College is a community college located in El Cajon, California (county of San Diego). Grossmont College together with Cuyamaca College make up the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) with a single Governing Board and a Chancellor, currently Dr. Omero Suarez.
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