Cuyamaca College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

El Cajon, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,346
Out-of-State Tuition$11,314
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Cuyamaca College vs. State and National Averages

Cuyamaca CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,346$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-93%

Other colleges in El Cajon

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Southern California SeminaryPrivate nonprofit32$19,080
Grossmont CollegePublic12,163$1,332
Bellus Academy-El CajonPrivate for-profit157$15,465
ATA CollegePrivate for-profit80$15,590

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Cuyamaca College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$32,435
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)41%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants27%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over38%
First-generation students61%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Cuyamaca College?

In-state tuition at Cuyamaca College is $1,346 and out-of-state tuition is $11,314, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Cuyamaca College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Cuyamaca College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Cuyamaca College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Cuyamaca College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Cuyamaca College?

Cuyamaca College enrolls about 7,177 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 28:1.

Is Cuyamaca College expensive?

In-state tuition at Cuyamaca College is $1,346, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Cuyamaca College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Cuyamaca College are $32,435 a year, according to College Scorecard.