- Acceptance rate: 31% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,979 a year (2022–23)
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San Diego Christian College reported an acceptance rate of 31% for fall 2024.
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San Diego Christian College GPA requirements
San Diego Christian College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and San Diego Christian College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
San Diego Christian College acceptance rate
San Diego Christian College admitted 57 of 185 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 31%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
San Diego Christian College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Santee, California, with 89 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What San Diego Christian College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
San Diego Christian College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
San Diego Christian College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,979 a year at San Diego Christian College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Diego Christian College hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. San Diego Christian College admitted 31% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does San Diego Christian College look for?
San Diego Christian College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at San Diego Christian College?
San Diego Christian College's acceptance rate was 31% for fall 2024: it admitted 57 of 185 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into San Diego Christian College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. San Diego Christian College admitted 31% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at San Diego Christian College?
A lot: San Diego Christian College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to San Diego Christian College?
No. San Diego Christian College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does San Diego Christian College ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. San Diego Christian College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does San Diego Christian College consider legacy status?
Yes. San Diego Christian College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at San Diego Christian College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,979 a year at San Diego Christian College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at San Diego Christian College?
Yes. San Diego Christian College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check San Diego Christian College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: San Diego Christian CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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