Grossmont College

www.grossmont.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2021 Average Net Price

$5,999

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.35%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

13,023

30.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.6%

491 Graduates

About

Grossmont College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Grossmont College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (990 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (109 degrees), and Forensic Science and Technology. (19 degrees).

In 2021, 3,517 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grossmont College. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,484 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,174 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grossmont College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Grossmont College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,999.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Grossmont College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Grossmont College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Grossmont College is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grossmont College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,999

2021 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Grossmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,999. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Grossmont College grew by 3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grossmont College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,000

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grossmont College was of $14,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grossmont College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Grossmont College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.56% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grossmont College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Grossmont College was 3.35%, which represents 9 out of the 269 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Grossmont College had a total enrollment of 13,023 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Grossmont College is 3,916 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,107. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Grossmont College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grossmont College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 33.8% White, 6.2% Asian, 4.95% Two or More Races, 4.25% Black or African American, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grossmont College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%), followed by White Female (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grossmont College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,023 students. The full-time enrollment at Grossmont College is 3,916 and the part-time enrollment is 9,107. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Grossmont College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grossmont College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Grossmont College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Grossmont College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grossmont College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,923 enrolled students
White
4,408 enrolled students
Asian
807 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grossmont College is 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 33.8% White, 6.2% Asian, 4.95% Two or More Races, 4.25% Black or African American, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,394 students (10.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 681 more women than men received degrees from Grossmont College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grossmont College is white (1,484 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1174 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Grossmont College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (990 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (109 degrees) and Forensic Science and Technology. (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grossmont College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,607 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (66 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (206 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grossmont College are Elementary & middle school teachers (222,915 people), Other managers (142,774 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (140,889 people), Secondary school teachers (129,264 people), and Postsecondary teachers (126,918 people).

The most specialized majors at Grossmont College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,607 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (66 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (206 degrees), Math & Statistics (68 degrees), and History (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grossmont College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Grossmont College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,607 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (66 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (206 degrees), Math & Statistics (68 degrees), and History (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grossmont College are Elementary & secondary schools (486,012 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (252,410 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (164,127 people), Computer Systems Design (150,515 people), and Legal services (116,520 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Grossmont College.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
655 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
264 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
237 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Grossmont College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 655 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Grossmont College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,418

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,099

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,418 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,099).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grossmont College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 577 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.612 times less than the 943 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 943 degrees were awarded to men at Grossmont College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.63 times more than the 577 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Grossmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Grossmont College is Female and Asian (50.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.611% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,484 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,174 degrees awarded
Asian
286 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grossmont College is white (1,484 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1174 degrees).

0.796% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
836 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
795 degrees awarded
White Male
648 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grossmont College is white female (836 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (795 degrees).

Operations

Grossmont College employs 229 Instructors. Most academics at Grossmont College are Female Instructor (129), and Male Instructor (100).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grossmont College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 82 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 57 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$49.3M

2021 Salaries

20.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Grossmont College paid a median of $49.3M in salaries, a 20.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.7M

Instructional Salaries

229

Number of Employees

In 2021, Grossmont College paid a total of $18.7M to 229 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

229 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grossmont College was Instructor with 229 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grossmont College were Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grossmont College was Female Instructor with 129 employees, and Male Instructor with 100 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grossmont College.