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Best San Diego County Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 community colleges serving 192,513 students in San Diego County County, California.
The top-ranked community colleges in San Diego County, CA include ATA College, Bellus Academy-Poway and California Institute of Arts & Technology.
The average tuition is approximately $1,283 per year for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 30:1.

Top-Ranked San Diego County Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
ATA College
Private for-profit
1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-2766
Enrollment: 118 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Bellus Academy-Poway
Private for-profit
13266 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1490
Enrollment: 669 students Minority enrollment: 66%
California Institute of Arts & Technology
Private for-profit
2820 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(877) 559-3621
Enrollment: 1,040 student Minority enrollment: 81%
ICOHS College
Private not-for-profit
1770 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 581-9460
Enrollment: 330 students Minority enrollment: 73%
North-West College-San Diego
Private for-profit
6106 Arosa St
San Diego, CA 92115
(858) 715-1123
Enrollment: 721 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Private for-profit
970 Broadway, Suite 110
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 474-6607
Enrollment: 648 students Acceptance rate: 80% Minority enrollment: 90%
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Private for-profit
1073 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-3407
Enrollment: 315 students Minority enrollment: 63%
401 Mile of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950
(877) 559-3621
Enrollment: 1,792 student Minority enrollment: 81%
Concorde Career College-San Diego
Private for-profit
4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 688-0800
Enrollment: 1,207 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 99% Minority enrollment: 94%
Cuyamaca College
Public
900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-4000
Enrollment: 12,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $1,386 Out-state tuition: $6,896 Minority enrollment: 54%
Foundation College
Private, for profit
404 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 683-3273
Grossmont College
Public
8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7000
Enrollment: 18,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $1,387 Out-state tuition: $6,897 Minority enrollment: 60%
8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7010
Acceptance rate: 86%
MiraCosta College
Public
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
Enrollment: 16,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 86% In-state tuition: $1,152 Out-state tuition: $5,784 Minority enrollment: 64%
Northcentral University
Private not-for-profit
9388 Lightwave Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 628-8648
Enrollment: 14,531 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Palomar College
Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome
Public
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
Enrollment: 25,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $1,336 Out-state tuition: $7,386 Minority enrollment: 66%
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Private for-profit
410 A Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 398-1590
Enrollment: 464 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Private for-profit
780 Bay Blvd Suite101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3200
Enrollment: 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 84%
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
Private for-profit
111 Campus Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 299-4500
Enrollment: 960 students Minority enrollment: 77%
San Diego City College
Public
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3400
Enrollment: 20,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 In-state tuition: $1,142 Out-state tuition: $5,774 Minority enrollment: 76%
3375 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 388-6500
San Diego Mesa College
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Public
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
Enrollment: 29,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,380 Out-state tuition: $7,170 Minority enrollment: 70%
San Diego Miramar College
Public
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
Enrollment: 21,591 students In-state tuition: $1,142 Out-state tuition: $5,774 Minority enrollment: 67%
Southwestern College
Public
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Enrollment: 23,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $1,336 Out-state tuition: $5,452 Minority enrollment: 89%
University of Saint Katherine
Private not-for-profit
277 Rancheros Drive, Suite 200
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-1316
Enrollment: 273 students Minority enrollment: 73%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in San Diego County, CA

Community Colleges in San Diego County, CA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1615 Murray Canyon Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 321-3000
Enrollment: 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $13,663 Minority enrollment: 56%
6602 Convoy Court Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 293-0190
Enrollment: 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
Enrollment: 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 59% Private-state tuition: $29,930 Minority enrollment: 62%
9025 Balboa Ave Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 505-1100
Enrollment: 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $7,417 Minority enrollment: 50%
6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 265-0107
Enrollment: 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Private-state tuition: $23,250 Minority enrollment: 95%
9645 Granite Ridge Dr Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 473-4346

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in San Diego County, CA?
There are 25 community colleges serving 192,513 students in San Diego County, CA.
How much do community colleges cost in San Diego County, CA?
The average tuition for community colleges in San Diego County, CA is approximately $1,283 per year for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students.
What is the community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is the community college diversity score in San Diego County, CA?
Community colleges in San Diego County, CA have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in San Diego County, CA?
Community colleges in San Diego County, CA have approximately 70% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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