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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 24,998 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 14,863 full-time students, and a reported 205 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.

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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, computer networking, administrative assistant, legal assistant, automobile mechanics, real estate, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,398 students, 3,747 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, child development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 16,381 students, 9,983 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: 95 students, 95 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Advanced Training Associates
1900 Joe Crosson Dr Suite C
El Cajon, California 92020

  • Programs: computer networking, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3 students, 3 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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, elementary school teaching, family studies, counseling psychology, business management, bible studies, secondary teaching, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 553 students, 510 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 205 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 435-570. Math: 410-555.
  • 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.

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

  • Programs: religious education, counseling psychology, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 219 students, 176 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.

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

  • Programs: clinical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical office assistant, business support services, computer systems tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 349 students, 349 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chula Vista Colleges3173,55619,906 
Escondido Colleges2133,559192 
La Mesa Colleges154,749203 
National City Colleges254,260226 
Poway Colleges148,044259 
San Diego Colleges401,223,400146,31515,676

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