San Diego Christian College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,497

2.06% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,564

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.31%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

2,607 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

462

85.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.6%

35 Graduates

About

San Diego Christian College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at San Diego Christian College were Teacher Education & Professional Development (43 degrees awarded) and Organizational Leadership (3 degrees).

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Christian College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (93 degrees), 2.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Christian College is $23,497, which is $−5,008 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Christian College is $23,497, which is $−5,008 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,564.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Christian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,497

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at San Diego Christian College was $23,497. The cost of tuition at San Diego Christian College is $−5,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Diego Christian College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,564

2021 Value

23.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Diego Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,564. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Diego Christian College grew by 23.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,184

Room and Board

$2,160

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Christian College was of $13,184 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.44% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,160. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Diego Christian College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at San Diego Christian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.31%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Christian College was 2.31%, which represents 6 out of the 260 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

San Diego Christian College received 2,607 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 325% annual growth. Out of those 2,607 applicants, 1,374 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 462 students enrolled at San Diego Christian College in 2021. 60% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

San Diego Christian College has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,374

Accepted Out of 2,607

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Diego Christian College was 52.7% (1,374 admissions from 2,607 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 49.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 325%, while admissions grew by 350%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of San Diego Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

60%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

60% of enrolled first-time students at San Diego Christian College in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

San Diego Christian College had a total enrollment of 462 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Christian College is 395 students and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at San Diego Christian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Christian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% White, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.52% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 3.03% Asian, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.08% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Christian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.3%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and White Female (18.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (20%), followed by Black or African American Female (10%) and Two or More Races Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Christian College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 462 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Christian College is 395 and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at San Diego Christian College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Diego Christian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Diego Christian College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), San Diego Christian College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Diego Christian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
174 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
138 enrolled students
Black or African American
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Christian College is 37.7% White, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.52% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 3.03% Asian, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.08% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (4.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 32 more women than men received degrees from San Diego Christian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Christian College is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at San Diego Christian College is Teacher Education & Professional Development (43 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Christian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Christian College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,667,577 people), Secondary school teachers (429,612 people), Education administrators (277,335 people), Other managers (206,876 people), and Special education teachers (175,703 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Christian College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), EDUCATION. (59 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), and Communications (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Christian College are Physicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at San Diego Christian College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), EDUCATION. (59 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), and Communications (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Christian College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,816,288 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (336,972 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,925 people), Religious organizations (149,466 people), and Computer Systems Design (138,963 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Diego Christian College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
30 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
13 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Diego Christian College was General Business Administration & Management with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at San Diego Christian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Christian College, which is 0.677 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Diego Christian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Christian College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Christian College in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 3.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from San Diego Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Diego Christian College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Christian College is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

1.2% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
60 degrees awarded
White Male
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Christian College is white female (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (33 degrees).

Operations

San Diego Christian College has an endowment valued at nearly $668k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 302 (0.0452%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, San Diego Christian College had a total salary expenditure of 14.4M. San Diego Christian College employs 5 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors and 2 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Christian College are Male Associate professor (3), Male Assistant professor (3), and Female Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Christian College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Endowment

$668k

2021 Endowment

7.13%

decline from 2020

San Diego Christian College has an endowment valued at about $668k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of San Diego Christian College declined 7.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at San Diego Christian College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.52M

2021 Salaries

9.11%

growth from 2020

In 2021, San Diego Christian College paid a median of $5.52M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($14.4M) and a 9.11% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$756k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Diego Christian College paid a total of $756k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Diego Christian College were Assistant professor with 5 employees, Associate professor with 3 employees, and Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Christian College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Diego Christian College was Male Associate professor with 3 employees, Male Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Diego Christian College.