San Diego Mesa College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 16,098 students.
About This School
San Diego Mesa College is a public institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 16,098 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,814 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
San Diego Mesa College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median debt at graduation is a very manageable $4,725 — among the lowest you'll find anywhere — but the 34% graduation rate means a lot of students start without finishing, so you'll need to be intentional about staying on track. Median earnings of $43,100 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school than if you're treating it as a final credential. Worth considering if you want an affordable entry point into higher education in San Diego, but come with a clear plan and use advising resources early.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,098 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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