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Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, California

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Overview

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8,043
Cuyamaca College overview
Location El Cajon, California
Online cuyamaca.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Cuyamaca College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Cuyamaca College is a public community college situated in El Cajon, California, approximately 15 miles east of downtown San Diego in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains. The 165-acre suburban campus, established in 1978, features modern classroom buildings and laboratory facilities surrounded by native California landscapes and walking trails. The college offers more than 130 degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in automotive technology, ornamental horticulture, and water/wastewater technology programs. Cuyamaca College maintains an open admission policy typical of California community colleges and provides comprehensive student support services, including a Veterans Resource Center and a STEM Achievement Center. The campus operates as a commuter college with no on-campus housing facilities.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,288
In State Costs for Cuyamaca College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,625
Other Fees$52
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $14,800
Budget for Other Expenses$4,500
Total One Year Cost$23,265

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,800
Out of State Costs for Cuyamaca College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,625
Other Fees$52
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $14,800
Budget for Other Expenses$4,500
Total One Year Cost$31,777

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Cuyamaca College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 26%
Business 18%
Engineering Technology 16%
General Studies 8%
Work and Family Studies 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024