San Diego Mesa College

www.sdmesa.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$3,175

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

19,243

21.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.8%

428 Graduates

About

San Diego Mesa College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at San Diego Mesa College were General Business Administration & Management (252 degrees awarded), General Psychology (119 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (106 degrees).

In 2023, 1,778 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Mesa College. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (669 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Mesa College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 216 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,175.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Mesa College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at San Diego Mesa College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$3,175

2023 Value

62.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 San Diego Mesa College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,175. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of San Diego Mesa College grew by 62.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego Mesa 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

$17,786

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Mesa College was of $17,786 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at San Diego Mesa College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 64.7% with respect to 2022, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego Mesa 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Mesa College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 216 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.

Enrollment

San Diego Mesa College had a total enrollment of 19,243 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Mesa College is 4,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,139. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Mesa College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.9% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 13.9% Asian, 8.18% Two or More Races, 6.5% Black or African American, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.213% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.4%) and White Male (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Mesa College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,243 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Mesa College is 4,104 and the part-time enrollment is 15,139. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,869 enrolled students
White
5,464 enrolled students
Asian
2,670 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Mesa College is 40.9% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 13.9% Asian, 8.18% Two or More Races, 6.5% Black or African American, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.213% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 234 students (1.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 358 more women than men received degrees from San Diego Mesa College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino (669 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at San Diego Mesa College is General Business Administration & Management (252 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (119 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (106 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Mesa College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), and Communication Technologies (14 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 Mesa College are Elementary & middle school teachers (131,385 people), Other managers (102,449 people), Secondary school teachers (99,695 people), Postsecondary teachers (91,398 people), and Software developers (84,696 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), and Math & Statistics (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Mesa College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), and Math & Statistics (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (547,781 people), Elementary & secondary schools (382,406 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (347,378 people), Offices of physicians (215,020 people), and Scientific research & development services (148,651 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 Mesa College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
252 degrees awarded
General Psychology
119 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
106 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at San Diego Mesa College was General Business Administration & Management with 252 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

710

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,068

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 710 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,068).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 135 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.14 times more than the 118 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 5% of students graduating from San Diego Mesa College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Diego Mesa College is Female and Asian (57.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.467% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
669 degrees awarded
White
542 degrees awarded
Asian
275 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino (669 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
419 degrees awarded
White Female
310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
250 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino female (419 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (310 degrees).

Operations

San Diego Mesa College employs 222 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Mesa College are Female Instructor (132), and Male Instructor (90).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 142 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.6M - Federal
$19.4M - State
$206k - Local

As of 2023, San Diego Mesa College received $11.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.4M from state grants and contracts, and $206k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$64.3M

2023 Salaries

9.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, San Diego Mesa College paid a median of $64.3M in salaries, a 9.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.54% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.46% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25M

Instructional Salaries

222

Number of Employees

In 2023, San Diego Mesa College paid a total of $25M to 222 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

222 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

142 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College was Instructor with 222 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College were Office and Administrative Support with 142 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College was Female Instructor with 132 employees, and Male Instructor with 90 employees.

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

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