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Grossmont College

Public El Cajon, CA · Suburban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
34%
Graduation Rate
$40,309
Earnings (10yr)
$5,311
Net Price
12,163
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Overview

Grossmont College serves more than 12,000 students, with a net price of just $5,311, making it an affordable option for many. This low cost is particularly appealing to those looking to minimize debt while pursuing education. The median debt for graduates stands at $8,625, letting students focus on their futures without heavy financial burdens.

Graduates from Grossmont College earn an average of $40,309 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate is 34%, many students transfer to four-year institutions, enhancing their educational and career prospects. The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data indicates that the college supports students from diverse backgrounds, including a significant percentage of Pell Grant recipients at 24%. This access can help foster upward mobility, especially for those from lower-income families.

Students thrive here when they engage in programs like Humanities, Business & Marketing, Social Sciences, Computer Science & IT, and Health Professions. The college attracts individuals who appreciate a supportive environment and a focus on practical skills. Those looking for a pathway to higher education or a solid foundation for a career will find Grossmont College a viable choice.

Rankings

How Grossmont Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation34%Earnings 10yr$40KNet Price$5KRetention71%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$12K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,332
In-State Tuition
$10,628
Out-of-State
$5,311
Avg Net Price
$8,625
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,169
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,736
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,761
Family Income $48K–$75K
$12,250
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,861
6 Years After Entry
$36,922
8 Years
$40,309
10 Years
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,861 6yr $36,922 8yr $40,309 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.24
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.92
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 71%
Full-Time Faculty 29%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,345
Diversity Index 0.69
First-Gen Students 55%

Top Programs

Humanities 42%
Business & Marketing 15%
Social Sciences 6%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Health Professions 4%
Criminal Justice 3%
Psychology 3%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
60%
White
39%
Hispanic
38%
Black
5%
Asian
7%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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