Introduction
Founded in 1978, Cuyamaca College is a community college in Rancho San Diego, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges/Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC).
Cuyamaca College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 56.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $3,086 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 24 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 72% / 42% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 8,824 |
Academics
Academic tracks of study include close to 50 associate’s degree programs and nearly as many vocational training certificate programs. A large number of the students transfer to San Diego State University or the University of California at San Diego to complete their bachelor’s degree programs.
The collee offers diverse challenging and interesting programs such as child development, drafting technology, ESL, graphic design, water/wastewater technology, paralegal training, ornamental horticulture, computer science, and automotive technology. The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of displays that teach visitors about water conservation. Learning labs are also available.
The college is continuing to expand its campus and its curriculum. Distance learning, academic remediation, double majors, cooperative education, honors programs, off-campus study, student-designed majors, and internships are available.
Most Popular Fields of Study
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Unique Programs
College Hour gives students the opportunity to participate in leisure activities and programs that complement classroom learning. Each College Hour has a theme, as well as numerous programs and events that are sponsored by the Student Affairs Office for involvement. Instructors are strongly urged to support the College Hour activities by releasing their classes in order for students to attend the programs.
Admissions
Students who wish to apply must fill out an application, which can be done online. There is no application fee. Students must submit their high school transcripts, or submit proof that they have completed an equivalent program (such as the GED). Students who have previous college credit, or “nontraditional” credit, (such as Advanced Placement, CLEP, or military service) must also submit those official transcripts or documents sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Official transcripts are transcripts that have been sent by the issuing institution directly to the Office of Admissions and Records.
The college accepts credit only from institutions that are accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations. After submitting the application, students must attend an Orientation and Assessment session, and meet with an academic adviser. Students may then register for classes online. Registration times are mailed to the students for their first semester, and will be done on a rolling basis thereafter. Tuition charges must be paid within 3 business days of registering for classes.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office offers a wide variety of programs for both full-time and part-time students. In just one year, students were awarded more than $11 million in state, federal, private and institutional financial assistance. Forms of aid available for students include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. A limited number of institutional scholarships and waivers are also available. All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st for the upcoming academic year. If selected for verification, students will also need to complete a Federal Verification Worksheet and/or additional documents. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance with completing the financial aid application process. Students must submit appropriate documentation in order to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. Since the college is supported by the state, it must follow California laws pertaining to residency classification.
Students who are applying for financial aid for the first time are required to successfully complete the free, non-credit Financial Aid and Academic Planning Course. This is a mandatory part of every student’s financial aid application. In this course students learn about diverse financial aid resources, eligibility requirements, students’ rights and responsibilities in receiving aid, how to prepare a budget, and how to develop an educational plan. This course can be completed online.
Student Financial Aid Details
Students
Cuyamaca does not provide on-campus housing. Most of the students at this college live in apartments off campus. Rental rates will vary, depending on the type and location of apartment. Students can check the college’s website for tips on finding affordable housing, or housing posts on bulletin boards located throughout the campus.
There are a wide variety of special interest programs and clubs that students can participate in. Available clubs and programs include the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the ASCC Floral Program, the student government, the Automotive Club, the Cuyamaca College American Sign Language Association (CCASLA), and the Multi Culture Union. Students can check with the Student Affairs Office for more information on how to join or charter a club.
The campus is 100% smoke free.
Student Enrollment Demographics
Athletics
The athletic department is known as the Coyotes. Athletic programs are governed by the California Community College Commission on Athletics and the Pacific Coast Conference. Women’s teams include cross country, tennis, soccer, track & field, and volleyball. Men’s teams include cross country, basketball, gold, soccer, and track & field.
The campus has a 20.3-acre physical education facility with a fully equipped fitness center, volleyball courts, a gymnasium, ball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, and an Olympic-size track.
Each year, the Student-Athlete Academic Award is presented to full-time students who are also varsity athletes and have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
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