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San Diego Christian College

Overview of San Diego Christian College

San Diego Christian College is located in El Cajon, CA (a large suburb). The school is a Undenominational school. San Diego Christian College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.

Areas of Study

San Diego Christian College is known for its programs in family and social work, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

San Diego Christian College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. San Diego Christian College admitted just 47% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

San Diego Christian College had 489 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. San Diego Christian College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference. San Diego Christian College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of San Diego Christian College is to engage Christians in an academic community that offers a liberal arts education, promotes an environment of scholarship, and fosters the examination of truth, preparing them to influence the world through godly character within a framework of the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. Learning goals centered on the mission are directed toward enabling students to: Obtain a foundational knowledge of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences that provides a framework for life-long learning Specialize in at least one academic discipline with specific career and life applications Demonstrate effective communication and social skills Apply critical thinking skills to scholarly, professional, and personal endeavors Practice individual responsibility to God, to others, and to the environment Explore a variety of opportunities for active participation in local and global communities in preparation for a lifestyle of service and ministry Interact effectively with individuals of diverse cultural perspectives Exercise self-discipline and personal integrity based on biblical principles and an active personal relationship with Jesus Christ"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting San Diego Christian College

San Diego Christian College
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019-1157
http://www.sdcc.edu

San Diego Christian College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling36psychology
Liberal Arts27interdisciplinary studies, history, English
Business And Management13business management
Family And Social Work11family studies
Religion And Philosophy10bible studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7exercise science
Science4biology
Media4communication studies
Mathematics2mathematics
Music2music
Transportation2aviation tech

Number of programs and degrees for San Diego Christian College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree11813

Student Body

In 2007, San Diego Christian College had a total enrollment of 489 students (461 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate92%
Graduate8%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black6%
Hispanic15%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1927%
20-2130%
22-2423%
25-298%
30-342%
35-391%
40-493%
50-643%

San Diego Christian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time100 %

San Diego Christian College Room and Board (2007)

San Diego Christian College offers campus housing for 190 of its 461 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

San Diego Christian College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total40419147%8544%
Men1459364%3942%
Women2599838%4647%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430565
SAT Math400540
SAT Writing430530
ACT Verbal1722
ACT Math1619
ACT Composite1721

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT76%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT24%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

San Diego Christian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,920
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,920
Room and board$ 7,540
Books and supplies$ 1,389
Other expenses$ 3,222

Financial Aid:
San Diego Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1203100)

San Diego Christian College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1517

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*5$43,449
No academic rankcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*8$45,592

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
Associate professoracademic year6$52,8422*
Assistant professoracademic year3$44,2687$45,746
Instructoracademic year4$27,2070*
All faculty totalacademic year15$45,5839$48,145

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

San Diego Christian College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballGolden State Athletic Conference
BaseballGolden State Athletic Conference
TrackGolden State Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total404282
Basketball131225
Track7310
All Other Sports202747

San Diego Christian College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

San Diego Christian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets San Diego Christian College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%San Diego Christian College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%San Diego Christian College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%San Diego Christian College % of degrees in family and social work
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%San Diego Christian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%San Diego Christian College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%San Diego Christian College Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%San Diego Christian College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%San Diego Christian College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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