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San Diego Christian College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into San Diego Christian College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.8%
Admission Difficulty for San Diego Christian College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at San Diego Christian College is 62.8%.  Its admission rate is the 48th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into San Diego Christian College and can you get accepted?

San Diego Christian College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 201 out of the 320 who applied were admitted.

San Diego Christian College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 4% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into San Diego Christian College?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to San Diego Christian College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1000 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

San Diego Christian College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.26

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into San Diego Christian College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into San Diego Christian College are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as San Diego Christian College accepts 63% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at San Diego Christian College is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #76 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since San Diego Christian College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted San Diego Christian College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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San Diego Christian College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by San Diego Christian College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

900-1098

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for San Diego Christian College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 450
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 900
SAT Scores for San Diego Christian College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 550
Math 75th Percentile 548
Composite 75th Percentile 1098
Average SAT Score 1000

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to San Diego Christian College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at San Diego Christian College is 1000 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1098. Students who get into San Diego Christian College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers..  San Diego Christian College ranks #66 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1000 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. San Diego Christian College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

San Diego Christian College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 999, you have around a 63% chance of being admitted. A 1098 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

San Diego Christian College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1098 and Above Good >76%
999 to 1098 Avg + 63%-76%
900 to 999 Avg - 47%-63%
801 to 900 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 801 Low <32%
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San Diego Christian College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for San Diego Christian College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for San Diego Christian College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into San Diego Christian College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to San Diego Christian College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #48 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to San Diego Christian College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as San Diego Christian College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into San Diego Christian College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 63% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 24 ACT score.

San Diego Christian College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >76%
21 to 24 Avg + 63%-76%
18 to 21 Avg - 47%-63%
15 to 18 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 15 Low <32%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

San Diego Christian College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 206 114 320
Accepted 131 70 201
Acceptance Rate 64% 61% 63%
Enrolled 3 6 9
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 2% 9% 4%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to San Diego Christian College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to San Diego Christian College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

San Diego Christian College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at San Diego Christian College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because San Diego Christian College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1000 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112084 IPEDS survey data for San Diego Christian College.

Last updated February 24, 2025