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Colleges in San Diego

There are at least 41 colleges in San Diego, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 146,666 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 104,744 full-time students, and a reported 15,482 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include San Diego State University, National University, University of California - San Diego and San Diego Mesa College. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of California - San Diego, University of San Diego or Point Loma Nazarene University.

San Diego QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Argosy University
San Diego, California

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

California College San Diego
San Diego, California

4 year college offering programs in business, technology, and the health sciences. Earn a degree in as little at 30 months.

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Coleman College
San Diego, California

Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in information technology. Located in San Diego, California

  • Programs: Biological, Communication, Computer Networking, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master

DeVry University
San Diego, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
San Diego, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
San Diego, California

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
San Diego, California

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Maric College
San Diego, California

Operating in multiple locations throughout California, the college focused on offering life changing career education programs.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

NewSchool of Architecture & Design
San Diego, California

Offers degree programs in architecture and visual communication. Located in San Diego, California

  • Programs: Architecture
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Remington College
San Diego, California

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

The Art Institutes
San Diego, California

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

United Education Institute
San Diego, California

Offers career training in technology, health care, and business fields. Located at seven California locations

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Science Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

University of Phoenix
San Diego, California

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

San Diego Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Associated Technical College
1445 6th Ave
San Diego, California 92101

  • Programs: communication and journalism, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 41 students, 41 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Avance Beauty College
750 Beyer Way
San Diego, California 92154

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 44 students, 44 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Booker T Crenshaw Christian School Inc
3134 Franklin Ave
San Diego, California 92113

  • Programs: theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

CET - San Diego
3295 Market St
San Diego, California 92102

  • Programs: property management, welding, electrical/electronic tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 122 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

California College - San Diego
2820 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92108-3824

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: respiratory care tech, medical assistant, business and related services, computer programming, computer science, computer systems tech, health care administration, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 409 students, 409 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Fashion Careers College
1923 Morena Blvd
San Diego, California 92110-3555

  • Programs: fashion design, fashion merchandising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 101 students, 101 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Diego
1010 Second Ave
San Diego, California 92101-4903

  • Programs: fashion merchandising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 272 students, 250 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Foundation College
404 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, California 92108

  • Programs: systems analyst, software tech, multimedia, computer support, computer systems tech, call center operation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
1226 University Ave
San Diego, California 92103

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 144 students, 144 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037-1011

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, multilingual education, teacher ed, secondary teaching, special ed, educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 26,035 students, 15,100 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Occupational Training Services Inc
8799 Balboa Ave Ste 120
San Diego, California 92123

  • Programs: medical office management, medical office assistant, computer and media applications, administrative assistant, accounting technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 44 students, 44 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

San Diego City College
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California 92101-4787

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, substance abuse counseling, electrician, registered nursing, plumbing, HVAC tech, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 15,204 students, 7,088 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, California 92111-4998

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, interior design, child development, accounting, radiographyer, medical assistant, fashion design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 21,066 students, 10,896 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

San Diego Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, California 92126-2999

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, fire-fighting, business management, child development, criminal justice and police, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,706 students, 4,499 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Academy of Professional Careers
6160 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92120

  • Programs: health professions, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, optometric tech, medical assistant, medical receptionist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 125 students, 125 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Alliant International University - San Diego
10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, California 92131-1799

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, teacher education, international business, business management, school psychology, organizational psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,584 students, 1,229 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 240 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Bethel Seminary San Diego
6116 Arosa St
San Diego, California 92115

  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 197 students, 105 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

California Western School of Law
225 Cedar St
San Diego, California 92101-3046

  • Programs: law, foreign lawyers, US law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 878 students, 825 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Centers for Education and Technology
4343 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, California 92113--191

Concorde Career Institute
4393 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, California 92113-1964

  • Programs: medical assistant, health and medical administrative, dental assistant, various nursing, massage therapy, medical lab assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 426 students, 426 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Design Institute of San Diego
8555 Commerce Ave
San Diego, California 92121

  • Programs: interior design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 481 students, 278 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

NewSchool of Architecture & Design
1249 F St
San Diego, California 92101

  • Programs: architecture, environmental design, architectural services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 365 students, 296 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
7445 Mission Valley Rd Ste 105
San Diego, California 92108-4407

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 502 students, 397 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, California 92106-2899

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, registered nursing, art studies, business communications, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 3,445 students, 3,034 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,630 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 520-640.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, California 92182

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, criminal justice and safety, public administration, art studies, speech and rhetoric.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 31,802 students, 27,317 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,988 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 500-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2121 San Diego Ave
San Diego, California 92110

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 805 students, 683 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

University of California - San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, California 92093

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, economics, electrical engineering, biology, communication studies, management science, computer science, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 25,320 students, 24,552 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,249 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-660. Math: 600-710.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, California 92110-2492

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, communication studies, accounting, business administration, English, psychology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7,548 students, 6,763 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,375 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 550-650.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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 
El Cajon Colleges894,86924,998205
La Mesa Colleges154,749203 
National City Colleges254,260226 
Poway Colleges148,044259 

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