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San Diego Christian College
Getting into San Diego Christian College is competitive — a 30.8% admission rate — and the middle-50% ranges below say what competitive means in numbers.
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San Diego Christian College occupies suburban Santee, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Undenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $94,776 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 87 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
San Diego Christian College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 30.8% who got into San Diego Christian College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, San Diego Christian College received 320 applications and admitted 201 (62.8%), with 9 enrolling.
How San Diego Christian College compares
| San Diego Christian College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 30.8% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,012 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,766 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, San Diego Christian College's median earnings are $49,766 — below the California benchmark of $64,778. Weigh that against the $28,012 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
San Diego Christian College lists tuition at $28,012 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. San Diego Christian College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $28,012 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 87 undergraduates, San Diego Christian College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of San Diego Christian College students — 19.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for San Diego Christian College?
San Diego Christian College doesn't look at test scores; its 30.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is San Diego Christian College's acceptance rate?
62.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 201 admitted from 320 applicants.
How much does San Diego Christian College cost?
At San Diego Christian College, published tuition is $28,012 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is San Diego Christian College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do San Diego Christian College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,766 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- California Institute of the Arts — 32.3% admitted
- University of California-Santa Barbara — 33% admitted
- University of California-San Diego — 26.7% admitted
- University of California-Irvine — 28.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.