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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

30.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

High

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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

3.26

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.26

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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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled San Diego Christian College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

San Diego Christian College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

900-1098

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 450
  • Math 450
  • Composite 900
SAT 25th percentile scores for San Diego Christian College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 548
  • Composite 1098
SAT 75th percentile scores for San Diego Christian College

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at San Diego Christian College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1098+ Above 75th >46%
1000 to 1098 Avg + 31%-46%
900 to 1000 Avg - 19%-31%
Below 900 Below mid-50 <19%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Diego Christian College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 15
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for San Diego Christian College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 27
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for San Diego Christian College

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at San Diego Christian College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >46%
21 to 24 Avg + 31%-46%
18 to 21 Avg - 19%-31%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <19%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

San Diego Christian College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 129 56 185
Accepted 35 22 57
Acceptance Rate 27% 39% 31%
Enrolled 3 6 9
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 27% 16%

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?

San Diego Christian College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

High school credits accepted at San Diego Christian College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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