Grossmont College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

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

In-State Tuition$1,332
Out-of-State Tuition$10,628
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Grossmont College vs. State and National Averages

Grossmont CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,332$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-93%

Other colleges in El Cajon

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Southern California SeminaryPrivate nonprofit32$19,080
Cuyamaca CollegePublic7,177$1,346
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 Grossmont College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,309
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)37%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$8,625
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants24%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over30%
First-generation students55%

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 Grossmont College?

In-state tuition at Grossmont College is $1,332 and out-of-state tuition is $10,628, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Grossmont College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Grossmont 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 Grossmont College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Grossmont 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 Grossmont College?

Grossmont College enrolls about 12,163 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Is Grossmont College expensive?

In-state tuition at Grossmont College is $1,332, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Grossmont College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Grossmont College are $40,309 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Grossmont College take on?

The median debt among Grossmont College graduates who borrowed is $8,625, according to College Scorecard.