San Diego Christian College
Spring Valley, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 438
Graduate Enrollment: 13
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Undenominational
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 52.7%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.9% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 37.4%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 30.8%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 8.0%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 30.8%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 8.0%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,504
In-State tuition: $34,310Out-of-State tuition: $34,310
Estimated books and supplies: $1,126 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,970 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,276 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,254 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,276 (2022)
Average Family Income: $71,176 (2017)
Median Family Income: $31,569 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,941 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $264 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $32,388 |
| $30k-48k | $31,031 |
| $48k-75k | $36,669 |
| $75k-110k | $35,781 |
| $110k+ | $37,065 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,941 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 29.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 37.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,467 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,192 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 19 | $31,014 ($2,585) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 57 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $35,594 ($2,966) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,866Full time faculty: 12%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $719,210 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $667,950 (2022)