Below Average

Score: 38/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

San Diego Global Knowledge University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Diego, California 92101

🌐 https://sdgku.edu/

San Diego Global Knowledge University — tuition $10,320

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

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

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

39/100

Resources

23/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

13/100

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

111

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

50.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at San Diego Global Knowledge University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

45.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

12.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

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 San Diego Global Knowledge University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $722,224
Avg rent near campus: $2,949/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92101 (3.2% cap, San Diego)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$10,320	$10,320

Financial Aid

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 67 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 30 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 4 grads/yr Information Technology Project Management 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from San Diego Global Knowledge University's top programs commonly pursue.

Special effects artists and animators

$100k/yr 57,100 jobs

Web and digital interface designers

$98k/yr 128,900 jobs

Web developers

$91k/yr 86,000 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Graphic designers

$61k/yr 265,900 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Student Demographics

111

Total Students

52%

Women

34%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%

Hispanic 20%

Black 10%

Asian 5%

Non-Resident 56%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

Fully Online 65%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%

25-64 (Adult) 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at San Diego Global Knowledge University?

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 San Diego Global Knowledge University?

Tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University is $10,320 for in-state students and $10,320 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at San Diego Global Knowledge University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is San Diego Global Knowledge University a good school?

San Diego Global Knowledge University has a Repit College Score of 38/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (F): 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 San Diego Global Knowledge University?

San Diego Global Knowledge University has a total enrollment of 111 students.

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