Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburbanSports culture
Known for business — close-knit campus
San Diego Christian College is a private institution in Santee with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 91 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
24% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,766 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,871.
Established
1970
Mascot
Moe Hawk
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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63%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
91Students
10:1Student:Faculty
24%Grad Rate
$49,766Earnings 10yr
$7,871Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
San Diego Christian College Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate62.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$26,300
Room & Board$11,080
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$40,057
Average Net Price$7,871
Median Debt at Graduation$24,941
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$2,310
$30–48K$27,224
$48–75K$30,336
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$7,871
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (20)
Student Body
Undergrads
91
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 31%
Black 11%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate23.5%
Freshman Retention12.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,848
8 Years$39,718
10 Years$49,766
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,000
Men
$51,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hawks
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
146Very High
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Diegopop. 1.4M
14 mi(24 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
111 mi(192 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
287 mi(497 min)