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Best San Diego Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 community colleges serving 89,039 students in San Diego, California.
The top-ranked community colleges in San Diego, CA include California Institute of Arts & Technology and ICOHS College.
The average community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics). The student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Top-Ranked San Diego, CA Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
California Institute of Arts & Technology
Private for-profit
2820 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(877) 559-3621
Enrollment: 1,040 student Minority enrollment: 81%
ICOHS College
Private not-for-profit
1770 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 581-9460
Enrollment: 330 students Minority enrollment: 73%
North-West College-San Diego
Private for-profit
6106 Arosa St
San Diego, CA 92115
(858) 715-1123
Enrollment: 721 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Concorde Career College-San Diego
Private for-profit
4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 688-0800
Enrollment: 1,207 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 99% Minority enrollment: 94%
Foundation College
Private, for profit
404 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 683-3273
Northcentral University
Private not-for-profit
9388 Lightwave Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 628-8648
Enrollment: 14,531 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Private for-profit
410 A Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 398-1590
Enrollment: 464 students Minority enrollment: 64%
San Diego City College
Public
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3400
Enrollment: 20,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 In-state tuition: $1,142 Out-state tuition: $5,774 Minority enrollment: 76%
3375 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 388-6500
San Diego Mesa College
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Public
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
Enrollment: 29,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,380 Out-state tuition: $7,170 Minority enrollment: 70%
San Diego Miramar College
Public
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
Enrollment: 21,591 students In-state tuition: $1,142 Out-state tuition: $5,774 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Community Colleges in San Diego, CA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1615 Murray Canyon Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 321-3000
Enrollment: 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $13,663 Minority enrollment: 56%
6602 Convoy Court Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 293-0190
Enrollment: 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
Enrollment: 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 59% Private-state tuition: $29,930 Minority enrollment: 62%
9025 Balboa Ave Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 505-1100
Enrollment: 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $7,417 Minority enrollment: 50%
6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 265-0107
Enrollment: 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Private-state tuition: $23,250 Minority enrollment: 95%
9645 Granite Ridge Dr Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 473-4346

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in San Diego, CA?
There are 11 community colleges serving 89,039 students in San Diego, CA.
What is the community college acceptance rate in San Diego, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is the community college diversity score in San Diego, CA?
Community colleges in San Diego County, CA have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in San Diego, CA?
Community colleges in San Diego, CA have approximately 100% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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