San Diego Mesa College Admission Requirements

San Diego, CA · Public · 4-year

  • Admission: open to anyone who applies
  • Average net price: $3,175 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?

Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement

San Diego Mesa College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. San Diego Mesa College reviews each application.

San Diego Mesa College acceptance rate

San Diego Mesa College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

San Diego Mesa College is a public 4-year college in San Diego, California, with 19,212 undergraduates.

AP credit

San Diego Mesa 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 paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $3,175 a year at San Diego Mesa 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

Can I get into San Diego Mesa College with a 2.0 GPA?

Yes. San Diego Mesa College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

What percent of applicants does San Diego Mesa College accept?

San Diego Mesa College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Does San Diego Mesa College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. San Diego Mesa College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at San Diego Mesa College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $3,175 a year at San Diego Mesa College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: San Diego Mesa CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.

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