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Grossmont College (GC)
- 8800 Grossmont College Dr
- El Cajon, CA 92020
- OPEID College Code: 00120800
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- General Phone: (619) 644-7000
- President: Sunita V. Cooke
- Website: www.grossmont.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 17,359
- College Alias: GC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.grossmont.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 44%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 24% | 41% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,042 | $3,090 | $906 | $1,379 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 27 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 333 | 404 | 406 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $625 | $754 | $754 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,352 | $5,133 | $5,133 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,700 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,825 | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Out of State | $6,552 | $6,333 | $6,333 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,025 | $13,154 | $12,654 |
| Out of State | $17,752 | $17,533 | $17,033 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,225 | $4,354 | $4,354 |
| Out of State | $8,952 | $8,733 | $8,733 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,359 Undergraduate: 17,359
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,411 Female: 9,948
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,411 Female: 9,948
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,960 Part-Time: 10,399
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,960 Part-Time: 10,399
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 612 | 4% |
| American Indian | 201 | 1% |
| Black | 1,400 | 8% |
| Asian | 1,809 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3,171 | 18% |
| White | 8,598 | 50% |
| Unknown | 1,568 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 687 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,552 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,689 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,816 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,144 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 951 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 695 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,058 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 677 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 90 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,178 | 472 | 706 |
| Faculty Status | 926 | 253 | 673 |
| Tenured Faculty | 147 | 147 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 926 | 253 | 673 |
| Primarily Instruction | 926 | 253 | 673 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 229 | 197 | 32 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 122 | 101 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 58 | 55 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,729 (210) | $66,916 (104) | $64,565 (106) |
| Instructor | $65,729 (210) | $66,916 (104) | $64,565 (106) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,059 (43) | $66,575 (13) | $65,836 (30) |
| Instructor | $66,059 (43) | $66,575 (13) | $65,836 (30) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,744 (253) | $65,533 (117) | $62,205 (136) |
| Instructor | $63,744 (253) | $65,533 (117) | $62,205 (136) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 353 | 224 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 317 | 204 | 113 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Tennis | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Cross Country | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Water Polo | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Badminton | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,142 | $17,185 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,714 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Badminton | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 27% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 9 | 14 |
| Drug Related | 55 | 36 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
