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San Diego Mesa College (Mesa)
- 7250 Mesa College Dr
- San Diego, CA 92111
- OPEID College Code: 00127500
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- General Phone: (619) 388-2604
- President: Rita Cepeda
- Website: www.sdmesa.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21,437
- College Alias: Mesa

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 - Mesa Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sdmesa.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Mesa Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 25% | 39% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,009 | $3,118 | $837 | $749 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 44 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 646 | 695 | 691 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $586 | $652 | $624 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,498 | $4,492 | $4,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,030 | $1,010 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,936 | $8,403 | $8,238 |
| Other Expenses | $3,348 | $2,944 | $2,886 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,330 | $2,944 | $5,415 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,008 | $1,682 | $1,634 |
| Out of State | $5,920 | $5,522 | $5,474 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,292 | $13,029 | $12,758 |
| Out of State | $19,204 | $16,869 | $16,598 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,338 | $7,205 | $7,049 |
| Out of State | $9,250 | $11,045 | $10,889 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,437 Undergraduate: 21,437
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,979 Female: 11,458
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,979 Female: 11,458
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,546 Part-Time: 15,891
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,546 Part-Time: 15,891
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 215 | 1% |
| American Indian | 195 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1,281 | 6% |
| Asian | 4,382 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4,043 | 19% |
| White | 8,694 | 41% |
| Unknown | 2,627 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,553 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,350 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,205 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,991 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,373 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,465 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 803 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,073 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 568 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 56 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,075 | 501 | 574 |
| Faculty Status | 865 | 302 | 563 |
| Tenured Faculty | 215 | 215 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 865 | 302 | 563 |
| Primarily Instruction | 865 | 302 | 563 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 14 | 14 | - |
| Other Professionals | 12 | 12 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 184 | 173 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 120 | 111 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,984 (217) | $74,935 (108) | $71,051 (109) |
| Instructor | $72,984 (217) | $74,935 (108) | $71,051 (109) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,904 (50) | $88,354 (22) | $80,407 (28) |
| Instructor | $83,904 (50) | $88,354 (22) | $80,407 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,173 (267) | $74,488 (130) | $69,976 (137) |
| Instructor | $72,173 (267) | $74,488 (130) | $69,976 (137) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 346 | 219 | 127 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 314 | 196 | 118 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Football | 82 | 82 | - |
| Soccer | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Water Polo | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Badminton | 5 | - | 5 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,073 | $15,974 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,008 | $2,313 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 88 | 50 | 38 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Tennis | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 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: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 28% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 45% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 28% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 25% |
| Unknown | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 11 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 13 | 21 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
