San Diego Christian College Admission Requirements
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San Diego Christian College Admission Overview
San Diego Christian College admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year San Diego Christian College admitted 30.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (B+) and SAT 900-1098 / ACT 18-24. San Diego Christian College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
San Diego Christian College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
San Diego Christian College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for San Diego Christian College
Acceptance Rate
The San Diego Christian College acceptance rate is 30.8%. Last year, 57 of 185 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in California and the 112nd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into San Diego Christian College and can you get accepted?
San Diego Christian College is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
San Diego Christian College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
San Diego Christian College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.26Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.26
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at San Diego Christian College typically have around a 3.26 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. San Diego Christian College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #74 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
San Diego Christian College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
900-1098Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 450
- Composite 900
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 548
- Composite 1098
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at San Diego Christian College typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 900–1098) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. San Diego Christian College ranks #66 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1098
SAT policy
San Diego Christian College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
San Diego Christian College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 15
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 27
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at San Diego Christian College typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. San Diego Christian College places #46 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to San Diego Christian College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to San Diego Christian College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to San Diego Christian College is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
San Diego Christian College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 30.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (900-1098); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112084.
GPA calculator: San Diego Christian College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026