San Diego Mesa College

San Diego Mesa Overview

San Diego Mesa College (San Diego Mesa) is a four-year, public school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as primarily Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The San Diego Mesa's tuition & fees is $1,146 for California residents and $10,002 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 54% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,608.

The school has a total enrollment of 19,212 and the students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).

San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College is $1,146 for in-state students and $10,002 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,142 for California residents and $11,001 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	$1,146	$10,002

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,142	$11,001

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

Graduation Rate »	35%
Transfer-out Rate	16%
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.35% (23 to 1)
Student Population »	19,212 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,608

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

San Diego Mesa College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at San Diego Mesa
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
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	7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111-4998
Phone	619-388-2600
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	four-year, public
Carnegie Category	4-year, but associate colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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