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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.sdcity.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
San Diego city college
San Diego City College is a public community college located in San Diego, California. It was established in 1960 and has since grown to serve over 25,000 students annually. The college offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, as well as transfer programs to four-year universities. San Diego City College is known for its diverse student body, which includes a significant number of international students, and its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to the community.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education World University Rankings #1001 · 2023Outlook #1001 · 2023QS World University Rankings #1201 · 2023US News Best Global Universities Rankings #1201 · 2023Shanghai Ranking #401 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 100 acres
San Diego City College offers an urban campus experience with a diverse and sporty atmosphere, catering to a large community of students in a 100-acre setting.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
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Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$657 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 100 acres
Location: San Diego, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Located in San Diego, the college serves 25,000 students, providing a vibrant urban lifestyle with access to city amenities and a varied weather profile.
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 100%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
With a 100% acceptance rate, San Diego City College operates on a rolling admissions basis, with the best time to apply being December to March for Fall intake.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 100%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=1.5, p25=1.5, p75=1.5 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school