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San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego Mesa College Academics
Ranked in the “Top 10 Community College Transfer Institutions,” in the United States, San Diego Mesa College is the largest college in the San Diego Community College District which also includes City College/ECC, and Miramar College. San Diego Mesa College offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs which prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, or for immediate employment.
San Diego Mesa College’s academic programs are available in seven distinct schools. The Health Sciences/Public Service division consists of three departments including American Sign Language, hospitality & culinary arts, and consumer/family studies. Arts & Languages includes art, music, drama and languages. Social/Behavioral Sciences & Multicultural Studies is the second largest school at the college, which offers a variety of disciplines such as Chinese studies, and architecture. The P.E./Health Education division prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions by earning an associate of arts degree. Students can also pursue a fitness specialist certificate through this program. The Business, Computer Studies & Technologies division prepares students for transfer through real-world instruction and courses such as accounting, business, marketing, computer business technology, real estate, and more. Humanities includes the following departments: speech, English, and teacher education. The Mathematics & Natural Sciences division includes biology, chemistry, physical sciences, and an accelerated college program.
San Diego College also offers an honors program for students seeking a challenging course load, continuing education for all age levels, as well as online courses.
San Diego Mesa College Admissions
San Diego Mesa College is a two-year community college accepting students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Prospective students are required to fill out and submit an application for admission. In addition, assessment testing may be required. For students requiring academic advising, a counselor is available for assistance.
NOTE: Admissions information for San Diego Mesa College is also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid
San Diego Mesa College offers qualifying students a number of financial aid options including grants, loans, work study programs, and scholarships. All students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance. Students may apply online using the FAFSA link from the school website. In addition, the school website provides additional resource tools and information regarding the financial aid process.
San Diego Mesa College Students
San Diego Mesa College is a commuter college, and a smoke-free campus, serving a wide range of students including high school graduates, international students, transfer students, and working adults.
At San Diego Mesa College students can be involved in campus life through a variety of clubs, intercollegiate sports teams, performance groups, student government, leadership programs, and many student activities. The campus also has facilities to assist students with there studies, such as computer labs, science labs, a media facility, a library, and a bookstore. For entertainment students can attend the theatre, or the fine arts facility. The college also provides services for its students including academic advising, health services, a career center, counseling services, tutoring, disability services, and a writing center.
San Diego Mesa College Athletics
Athletics are popular at San Diego Mesa College. The school supports 20 intercollegiate sports teams. The Olympians compete in the Pacific Coast, Orange Empire, & Foothill Conferences. The sports team include ten men’s sports, which are: basketball, baseball, football, cross country, soccer, volleyball, tennis, track & field, swimming/diving, and water polo; and, ten women’s sports including basketball, cross country, badminton, soccer, water polo, tennis, track & field, swimming/diving, volleyball, and softball.
Information Summary
Ranks 2245th overall and 210th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,008 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 24% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
21,131 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Diego, CA 92111-4998
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,821 (46,821 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 17,315 (2.69 people per house) |
| Families | 10,842 (3.3 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,092 |
| Pop. — Asian | 9,590 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 528 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 711 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 29,641 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,741 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| 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 San Diego Mesa College?
Ranks 3767th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $560 | $560 | $4,472 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $163 |
| 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 | $2,008 | $2,008 | $5,920 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,292 | $15,292 | $19,204 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,338 | $5,338 | $9,250 |
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 | $624  $586 |
$624  $586 |
$4,464  $4,498 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,010  $1,422 |
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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 | $8,238  $9,936 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,886  $3,348 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,415  $3,330 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
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?
San Diego Mesa College Ranks 4604th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,165 | 236 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $979 | 362 |  40% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $623 | 18 |  2% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,387 | 53 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 413 |  46% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at San Diego Mesa College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 84 | 119 | 203 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 617 | 703 | 1,320 |
Hispanic | 1,663 | 2,079 | 3,742 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2,130 | 2,360 | 4,490 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 91 | 88 | 179 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,082 | 4,566 | 8,648 |
Race Unknown | 1,190 | 1,359 | 2,549 |
| Total | 9,857 | 11,274 | 21,131 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at San Diego Mesa College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 387 | 714 | |
| 51 | 68 | 119 | |
| 27 | 23 | 50 | |
| 1 | 40 | 41 | |
| 2 | 29 | 31 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
San Diego Mesa College Ranks 619th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $67,880 ($69,702 male / $66,135 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 274 (134 male / 140 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 539 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,521,681 |
San Diego Mesa College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
San Diego Mesa College (known more informally as Mesa College or Mesa) is a public, two-year community college located in San Diego, California. It is administered by the San Diego Community College District which includes San Diego City College and San Diego Miramar College as well. The college newspaper, The Mesa Press, is run by journalism students and covers Mesa-related news. The Mesa College Foundation offers scholarships to Mesa students. Community college education in San Diego began in 1914 when the Board of Education of the San Diego City Schools authorized postsecondary classes for San Diego high school students. San Diego Mesa College first opened in 1964. The journalism students in the same period produced four issues of a monthly magazine, The Dyonisian, drawing the name from the Greek heritage of the college.
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