Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

20/100 · earnings-weighted

Cuyamaca College

2-Year Public

📍 El Cajon, California 92019

🌐 https://www.cuyamaca.edu/

Cuyamaca College — tuition $1,288 in-state, $10,584 out-of-state

Cuyamaca College campus, El Cajon, CA. Photo: Koman90 (talk). Original uploader was Koman90 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

84/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

34/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,437

Total Enrollment

34%

Graduation Rate

72%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,289

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Cuyamaca College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$869,650

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,704

1-Year Change

+2.5%

See full rental market data for 92019 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cuyamaca College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,435

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,836

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

40.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

27.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Cuyamaca College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $869,650
Avg rent near campus: $2,704/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91914 (2.9% cap, Chula Vista)

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🏆 Where Cuyamaca College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Arabic Language and Literature

of 4 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,288	$10,584

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

66%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,289

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,626
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,809
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,852
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,016
$110,001+	$13,850

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 235 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 124 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 104 grads/yr Mathematics, General 51 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41 grads/yr Arabic Language and Literature 40 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 38 grads/yr Human Services, General 38 grads/yr Computer Science 28 grads/yr Psychology, General 26 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 25 grads/yr Economics, General 23 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 18 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 15 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 15 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 14 grads/yr Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Physics, General 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cuyamaca College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

8,437

Total Students

55%

Women

50%

Traditional Age (18-24)

40%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%

Hispanic 33%

Black 4%

Asian 5%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%

With Family 60%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,400 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 51%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%

25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cuyamaca College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Cuyamaca College?

Tuition at Cuyamaca College is $1,288 for in-state students and $10,584 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,289.

What is the graduation rate at Cuyamaca College?

The graduation rate at Cuyamaca College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Cuyamaca College a good school?

Cuyamaca College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Cuyamaca College?

Cuyamaca College has a total enrollment of 8,437 students.

Is there rental demand near Cuyamaca College?

Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Cuyamaca College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,400 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the El Cajon area.

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