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El Cajon Colleges

El Cajon Colleges and Schools

Colleges in El Cajon

There are at least 7 colleges in El Cajon, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 27,808 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 16,004 full-time students, and a reported 238 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.

El Cajon Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 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, automobile mechanics, real estate, legal assistant, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,358 students, 4,540 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, registered nursing, business management, culinary arts, forensic science, cardiovascular tech, administrative assistant, child development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,359 students, 10,451 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: facial treatment, cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 138 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: religious education, counseling psychology, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 195 students, 145 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 48 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Advanced Training Associates
1810 Gillespie Way Suite 104
El Cajon, California 92020

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer and info science, medical secretary, computer networking, massage therapy, accounting and management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 21 students, 21 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: psychology, interdisciplinary studies, business management, family studies, bible studies, exercise science, history, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 489 students, 461 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 190 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-565. Math: 400-540. Writing: 430-530.
  • Flexibility: 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, medical office assistant, pharmacy tech, clinical assistant, business support services, computer systems tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 248 students, 248 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Chula Vista Colleges2173,556813 
Escondido Colleges1133,559147 
La Mesa Colleges154,749132 
National City Colleges254,260224 
Poway Colleges148,044275 
San Diego Colleges351,223,400157,81017,962

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