Admission Requirements
Cuyamaca College is a community college in San Diego, California. The college is part of the Rancho San Diego community, which is located in the eastern portion of the city of San Diego. Cuyamaca College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs in over 60 areas of study. In order to be eligible for admission to the college, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must also take a placement test to determine which level of coursework they are eligible for.
Cuyamaca College has a open-door admissions policy, which means that any student who meets the minimum requirements for admission will be accepted. However, the college does encourage students to apply early, as space in some programs may be limited.
Once students have been accepted to the college, they will need to complete a student orientation and register for classes. Class registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to register as early as possible.
Students at Cuyamaca College are required to pay tuition and fees for each semester they are enrolled in classes. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
The college also has a number of student services and support programs available, including tutoring, counseling, and career services.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
87% |
| Average state aid |
$1886 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
0% |
| Average institutional aid |
$750 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
0% |
| Average student loan |
$4500 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Anthropology, General
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Drawing
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Graphic Design
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Real Estate
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Sociology, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
