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San Diego Christian College

Santee, California 92071

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Plan Your Visit

63%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

91Students

10:1Student:Faculty

24%Grad Rate

$49,766Earnings 10yr

$7,871Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

84.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

13%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

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

10 Years$49,766

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#98

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1984, it was first accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
•In 2005, the college changed its name to San Diego Christian College.
•In 2015, it moved to its new location in Santee, California.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAN San Diego15 mi

LAX Los Angeles112 mi

LAS Las Vegas247 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2565 mi · ~74h 6m drive

New York, NY2414 mi · ~69h 44m drive

Hartford, CT2483 mi · ~71h 44m drive

Providence, RI2548 mi · ~73h 37m drive

Albany, NY2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive

Syracuse, NY2308 mi · ~66h 41m drive

Rochester, NY2235 mi · ~64h 34m drive

Buffalo, NY2170 mi · ~62h 41m drive

Philadelphia, PA2354 mi · ~68h drive

Pittsburgh, PA2100 mi · ~60h 40m drive

Harrisburg, PA2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive

Newark, NJ2406 mi · ~69h 30m drive

Washington, DC2257 mi · ~65h 12m drive

Baltimore, MD2279 mi · ~65h 50m drive

Atlanta, GA1875 mi · ~54h 10m drive

Charlotte, NC2064 mi · ~59h 38m drive

Raleigh, NC2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive

Miami, FL2258 mi · ~65h 14m drive

Orlando, FL2126 mi · ~61h 25m drive

Tampa, FL2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive

Nashville, TN1728 mi · ~49h 55m drive

New Orleans, LA1595 mi · ~46h 5m drive

Richmond, VA2240 mi · ~64h 43m drive

Chicago, IL1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive

Detroit, MI1955 mi · ~56h 29m drive

Minneapolis, MN1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive

St. Louis, MO1548 mi · ~44h 43m drive

Kansas City, MO1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive

Indianapolis, IN1772 mi · ~51h 11m drive

Columbus, OH1940 mi · ~56h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH2017 mi · ~58h 16m drive

Milwaukee, WI1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive

Dallas, TX1170 mi · ~33h 48m drive

Houston, TX1291 mi · ~37h 18m drive

Austin, TX1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive

San Antonio, TX1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Los Angeles, CA111 mi · ~3h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive

San Diego, CA14 mi · ~24 min drive

Seattle, WA1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive

Portland, OR927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Denver, CO819 mi · ~23h 40m drive

Phoenix, AZ287 mi · ~8h 17m drive

Salt Lake City, UT615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Honolulu, HI2620 mi · ~75h 41m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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