El Cajon Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

El Cajon Colleges and Schools

Colleges in El Cajon, California

There are at least 7 colleges in El Cajon, listed and described below. These schools represent 27,787 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,085 full-time students, and a reported 210 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than El Cajon; see particularly San Diego colleges.

The largest schools here include Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Featured Colleges in El Cajon (QuickSchools™)

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Marinello Schools of Beauty
El Cajon, California

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Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

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El Cajon Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, California 92019

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, child development, hazardous materials tech, administrative assistant, legal assistant, real estate, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 9,358 students, 4,380 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, California 92020-1799

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, culinary arts, registered nursing, forensic science, administrative assistant, cardiovascular tech, respiratory care tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 17,359 students, 11,640 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

J Boutique College of Beauty
1073 E Main St
El Cajon, California 92021

Programs: cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, make-up artist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 138 students, 166 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Southern California Seminary
2075 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, California 92019-1108

Programs: religious education, counseling psychology, ministry, clinical psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 195 students, 114 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 40 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.

Colleges in El Cajon with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

San Diego Christian College
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, California 92019-1157

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, family studies, bible studies, psychology, business management, liberal arts and sciences, exercise science, music.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 489 students, 457 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 170 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 440-570. Writing: 450-550.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Valley Career College
878 Jackman St
El Cajon, California 92020-3057

Programs: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, business support services, dental assistant, medical secretary, computer systems tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 248 students, 328 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Chula Vista Colleges	4	173,556	813
Escondido Colleges	1	133,559	147
La Mesa Colleges	1	54,749	132
National City Colleges	3	54,260	224
Poway Colleges	2	48,044	275
San Diego Colleges	36	1,223,400	158,035	18,378

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