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California College San Diego

California College San Diego

Overview of California College San Diego

California College San Diego (CCSD) is a 4-year college of business, computers, and health science. California College San Diego's campus is conveniently located in the midst of Mission Valley, a well known center for tourism and shopping. Surrounded by the sixth largest city in the United States, California College San Diego's location is prime for a learning institution. Through its location and quality education, it gives graduates the tools they need to advance their life through their career.

Points of Distinction

  • "Fast-track" programs award associate's degree in as little 15 months
  • Get a bachelor's degree in as little as 30 months
  • Associates and bachelor's degree programs
  • Professional staff using experience gained in the industries they teach
  • Latest technology available to help with hands-on learning

Areas of Study

California College San Diego offers a variety of certificate, associate degree, and bachelor's degree programs in the health sciences, computer, and business fields of study. Some of these programs include a bachelor's degree in computer science, bachelor's degrees in accounts and business administration, and an associates degree in medical specialties. All of the programs at the school are "fast track" programs, providing training and education for people who want to start careers to get better jobs faster.

California College San Diego Selectivity

To get admitted to California College San Diego, the first thing to do is to fill out their online form to request more information and an official application. A high school diploma, or equivalent is required to attend the school. Past transcripts and other past credit can be applied towards credit at the school as long as they are accredited from a U.S. Department of Education accredited school. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a tour of the school before they plan on attending. Previous experience that does not carry school credits will be gauged by the score on placement exams, in which credit for the class will be awarded if the test is passed.

California College San Diego Faculty Quality

The faculty at California College San Diego are leaders in their fields, bringing experience from the work place directly into the classroom, and teaching it to students so they can use it when they get out in the work force. The faculty and staff are always friendly, with a "can help" attitude, and willing to go that extra mile to help their students succeed. Tutoring and other extra help services are available, as well as most professors willing to help after class and during their office hours. Everyone at California College San Diego helps students individually to achieve their goals, one of the benefits of a smaller college.

California College San Diego Student Body

Most of the students at California College San Diego are from the surrounding cities and states. Many students move to California, though, and become a part of the community and city life that is all around the school. There are many housing options around the school and within driving distance of the campus, making commuting to the school easy. The student body is made up of all kinds of people, some just starting their careers and others who are attending classes to enhance the skills they already have.

California College San Diego Student Life

The friendly atmosphere of the campus leads students to create friendships that carry on outside of the classroom. San Diego is the sixth biggest city in the country, and as such it does not disappoint in the entertainment and attraction areas. There are many sights to see and things to do in San Diego while not attending classes. Known as one of the most perfect places to live, the night life and tourist attractions around will keep anyone new to the area, or who has lived there a long time, busy when they aren't attending classes. Some of the major attractions include the San Diego Padres baseball team, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World San Diego, and Balboa Park.

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

Overview of California College San Diego

The main campus of California College is in San Diego, CA (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. California College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

California College Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending California College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 568 enrolled students. California College has a larger minority student population than most schools.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"California College San Diego is dedicated to helping our students graduate and get a much better job sooner."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting California College

California College San Diego
2820 Camino Del Rio South Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92108-3824
General Phone: (619) 295-5785
http://www.cc-sd.edu

California College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology133respiratory care tech, medical assistant
Business And Management10business and related services, accounting, business management
Medical Administration6health care administration
Computer Science And Engineering4computer science, computer programming
Engineering Technician2computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for California College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1455
Bachelor's degree104

California College Student Body

In 2007, California College had a total enrollment of 568 students (568 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White25%
Black20%
Hispanic27%
Asian18%
American Indian0%
Unknown9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-198%
20-2110%
22-2422%
25-2929%
30-3414%
35-397%
40-497%
50-642%

California College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %

California College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

California College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

California College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
California College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2110800)

California College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track42

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year4$56,2122*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$56,2122*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

California College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

California College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets California College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%California College Minority % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%California College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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