Average

Score: 48/100

Southern California Seminary

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 El Cajon, California 92019

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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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

35/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

66/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

138

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

9.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Southern California Seminary Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $869,650
Avg rent near campus: $2,704/mo — vs ~$811/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91914 (2.9% cap, Chula Vista)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$17,280	$17,280
Room	$7,300
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$39,107	$39,107

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Bible/Biblical Studies 14 grads/yr Pastoral Studies/Counseling 9 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 8 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 7 grads/yr Divinity/Ministry 4 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 4 grads/yr Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 4 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 1 grads/yr Educational Psychology 1 grads/yr Psychology, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern California Seminary's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Community and social service specialists, all other

$55k/yr 119,200 jobs

Counselors, all other

$50k/yr 69,100 jobs

Religious workers, all other

$45k/yr 88,400 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Student Demographics

138

Total Students

46%

Women

23%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%

Hispanic 13%

Black 14%

Asian 17%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%

Hybrid (Some Online) 11%

Fully Online 58%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%

25-64 (Adult) 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern California Seminary?

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 Southern California Seminary?

Tuition at Southern California Seminary is $17,280 for in-state students and $17,280 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Southern California Seminary?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Southern California Seminary a good school?

Southern California Seminary has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): 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 Southern California Seminary?

Southern California Seminary has a total enrollment of 138 students.

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