Cuyamaca College

Cuyamaca Overview

Cuyamaca College (Cuyamaca) is a 2-4 year, public school located in El Cajon, CA. It is classified as medium Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Cuyamaca's tuition & fees is $1,346 for California residents and $11,314 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 52% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,564.

The school has a total enrollment of 8,905 and the students to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 (3.57%).

Cuyamaca College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Cuyamaca College is $1,346 for in-state students and $11,314 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,352 for California residents and $12,035 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,346	$11,314

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,352	$12,035

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	41%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	72%(full-time), 43% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	3.57% (28 to 1)
Student Population »	8,905 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,564

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Cuyamaca College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.

Special Learning Opportunities at Cuyamaca
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	900 Rancho San Diego Pky, El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone	619-660-4000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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