San Diego Global Knowledge University

https://sdgku.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,320

2024 Enrolled Students

193

92.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.5%

15 Graduates

About

San Diego Global Knowledge University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at San Diego Global Knowledge University were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (30 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Global Knowledge University. 34.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (17 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University is $10,320, which is $−4,577 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University is $10,320, which is $4,577 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

Tuition Costs

$10,320

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University was $10,320. The cost of tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University is $−4,577 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Other Student Expenses

$11,840

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Global Knowledge University was of $11,840 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.55% between 2023 and 2024.

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Enrollment

San Diego Global Knowledge University had a total enrollment of 193 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Global Knowledge University is 179 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at San Diego Global Knowledge University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Global Knowledge University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21.2% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Black or African American, 5.18% Asian, 1.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.518% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.518% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at San Diego Global Knowledge University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (16.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.7%) and Black or African American Male (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (6.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (3.45%) and White Female (3.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Global Knowledge University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 193 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Global Knowledge University is 179 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at San Diego Global Knowledge University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 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 Global Knowledge University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), San Diego Global Knowledge University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
41 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Global Knowledge University is 21.2% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Black or African American, 5.18% Asian, 1.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.518% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.518% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 32 fewer women than men received degrees from San Diego Global Knowledge University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Global Knowledge University is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at San Diego Global Knowledge University is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (30 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Global Knowledge University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (68 degrees awarded) and Business (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Accountants & auditors (1,014,657 people), Other managers (800,980 people), Software developers (766,220 people), Financial managers (529,767 people), and Chief executives & legislators (422,562 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (68 degrees awarded) and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (68 degrees awarded) and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Computer Systems Design (1,132,817 people), Elementary & secondary schools (536,949 people), Banking & related activities (500,800 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (478,123 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (439,553 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (68 degrees awarded) and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

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

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations

Most Common (2024)

30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Diego Global Knowledge University was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Global Knowledge University, which is 1.91 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Diego Global Knowledge University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Global Knowledge University in Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design, which is 5.09 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Global Knowledge University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 2.33 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Global Knowledge University is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
32 degrees awarded
White Male
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Global Knowledge University is white male (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (29 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, San Diego Global Knowledge University had a total salary expenditure of 1.08M. San Diego Global Knowledge University employs 1 Professors. Most academics at San Diego Global Knowledge University are Male Professor (1), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Global Knowledge University are: Management, with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$530k

2024 Salaries

0.73%

decline from 2023

In 2024, San Diego Global Knowledge University paid a median of $530k in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($1.08M) and a 0.73% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 108% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$88.8k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, San Diego Global Knowledge University paid a total of $88.8k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Global Knowledge University were Management with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.