10 colleges · California
Colleges in San Diego, CA
San Diego, California has 10 colleges in our data: 6 four-year and 4 two-year. The largest is San Diego State University with 35,377 undergraduates.
Colleges 10Undergrads 93,793Most selective California Miramar University (19%)Lowest net price $13,243
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California Miramar UniversityPrivate for-profit 4-year · 135 undergrads
- Admit
- 19%
- Net price
- $15,988
- Grad rate
- 43%
National UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 10,794 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $24,008
- Grad rate
- 43%
Newschool of Architecture and DesignPrivate for-profit 4-year · 182 undergrads
- Admit
- 100%
- Net price
- $51,582
- Grad rate
- 56%
Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 3,188 undergrads
- Admit
- 84%
- Net price
- $40,555
- Grad rate
- 77%
San Diego State UniversityPublic 4-year · 35,377 undergrads
- Admit
- 36%
- Net price
- $13,243
- Grad rate
- 78%
University of San DiegoPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 5,671 undergrads
- Admit
- 52%
- Net price
- $29,539
- Grad rate
- 81%
North-West College-San DiegoPrivate for-profit 2-year · 636 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $52,050
- Complete
- n/a
San Diego City CollegePublic 2-year · 10,441 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $18,693
- Complete
- 24%
San Diego Mesa CollegePublic 2-year · 16,098 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $21,767
- Complete
- 42%
San Diego Miramar CollegePublic 2-year · 11,271 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $21,008
- Complete
- 40%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA | Private for-profit 4-year | 135 | 19% | $15,988 | 43% | n/a |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 10,794 | Open | $24,008 | 43% | $73,988 |
| Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA | Private for-profit 4-year | 182 | 100% | $51,582 | 56% | $75,045 |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,188 | 84% | $40,555 | 77% | $68,713 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | Public 4-year | 35,377 | 36% | $13,243 | 78% | $73,494 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 5,671 | 52% | $29,539 | 81% | $93,069 |
| North-West College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Private for-profit 2-year | 636 | Open | $52,050 | n/a | $46,721 |
| San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA | Public 2-year | 10,441 | Open | $18,693 | 24% | $44,127 |
| San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA | Public 2-year | 16,098 | Open | $21,767 | 42% | $50,947 |
| San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA | Public 2-year | 11,271 | Open | $21,008 | 40% | $53,737 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in San Diego?
10 colleges in San Diego, California mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 6 four-year and 4 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in San Diego?
San Diego State University, with an average net price of $13,243 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.