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San Diego Colleges and Schools

Colleges in San Diego

There are at least 36 colleges in San Diego, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 157,810 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 113,757 full-time students, and a reported 17,962 dorm rooms.

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

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

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. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Coleman College
San Diego, California

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

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Media, Science
  • 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
San Diego, California

With over 100 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, Master

Kaplan College
San Diego, California

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

NewSchool of Architecture & Design
San Diego, California

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

  • Programs: Architecture And Planning, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Real Estate And Construction Management
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

UEI College
San Diego, California

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

San Diego Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: communications tech, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 58 students, 58 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: 57 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: property management, welding, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 185 students, 148 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, health care administration, computer programming, computer science, computer systems tech, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 568 students, 568 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: fashion design, fashion merchandising, fashion consultant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 130 students, 130 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
7550 Miramar Road
San Diego, California 92126

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 210 students, 210 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Mueller College of Holistic Studies
4607 Park Blvd
San Diego, California 92116-2630

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 91 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: multilingual education, teacher ed, special ed, business management, educational admin and supervision, education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 26,363 students, 15,430 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Occupational Training Services Inc
6160 Mission Gorge Rd. Suite 204
San Diego, California 92120

  • Programs: accounting technology, medical office management, administrative assistant, medical office assistant, computer and media applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2 students, 2 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: acupuncture, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 515 students, 423 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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, power transmission, registered nursing, plumbing, electrician, computer repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,013 students, 7,799 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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, radiographer, interior design, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, accounting, real estate.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 21,437 students, 10,881 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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, child development, aircraft maintenance, business management, criminal justice and police, legal assistant, forensic science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,650 students, 4,948 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: fashion merchandising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 304 students, 274 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychology, business management, psychopharmacology, forensic psychology, organizational psychology, school psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 3,704 students, 3,108 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 416 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: pastoral counseling, ministry, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 190 students, 100 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: 877 students, 831 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 Colleges
4393 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, California 92113-1964

  • Programs: medical assistant, health and medical administrative, dental assistant, massage therapy, surgical tech, various nursing, respiratory therapy assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 531 students, 531 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: 457 students, 399 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, psychology, registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, business communications, philosophy and religious studies, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,480 students, 3,039 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,657 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 500-620.
  • 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, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and safety, health and physical education, education, art studies, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 35,695 students, 30,914 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,045 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-570. Math: 480-590.
  • 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. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 769 students, 679 full-time equivalent.
  • 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, biology, political science, management science, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27,020 students, 26,466 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10,317 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 600-700. Writing: 560-670.
  • 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, legal assistant, communication studies, psychology, accounting, business administration, curriculum and instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7,504 students, 6,719 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,527 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 550-650. Writing: 540-630.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chula Vista Colleges2173,556813 
El Cajon Colleges794,86927,808238
La Mesa Colleges154,749132 
National City Colleges254,260224 
Poway Colleges148,044275 

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