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San Diego Christian College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

93 Faculty Members | 6:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Undenominational

General Information

Address

San Diego Christian College

200 Riverview Parkway, Santee, California 92071

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Phone

(619) 201-8700

Website
sdcc.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of San Diego Christian College is to engage Christians in an academic community that offers a liberal arts education, promotes an environment of scholarship, and fosters the examination of truth, preparing them to influence the world through godly character within a framework of the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. Learning goals centered on the mission are directed toward enabling students to: Obtain a foundational knowledge of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences that provides a framework for life-long learning Specialize in at least one academic discipline with specific career and life applications Demonstrate effective communication and social skills Apply critical thinking skills to scholarly, professional, and personal endeavors Practice individual responsibility to God, to others, and to the environment Explore a variety of opportunities for active participation in local and global communities in preparation for a lifestyle of service and ministry Interact effectively with individuals of diverse cultural perspectives Exercise self-discipline and personal integrity based on biblical principles and an active personal relationship with Jesus Christ

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Mission Statement

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The mission of San Diego Christian College is to engage Christians in an academic community that offers a liberal arts education, promotes an environment of scholarship, and fosters the examination of truth, preparing them to influence the world through godly character within a framework of the authority and inerrancy of Scripture.

Learning goals centered on the mission are directed toward enabling students to:

  • Obtain a foundational knowledge of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences that provides a framework for life-long learning
  • Specialize in at least one academic discipline with specific career and life applications
  • Demonstrate effective communication and social skills
  • Apply critical thinking skills to scholarly, professional, and personal endeavors
  • Practice individual responsibility to God, to others, and to the environment
  • Explore a variety of opportunities for active participation in local and global communities in preparation for a lifestyle of service and ministry
  • Interact effectively with individuals of diverse cultural perspectives
  • Exercise self-discipline and personal integrity based on biblical principles and an active personal relationship with Jesus Christ

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$24,877

Out of state

$24,877
Graduate

In state

$11,820

Out of state

$11,820

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
77%
Did not receive aid
23%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 33.0% $2,965
State/local grants 23.0% $3,607
Institutional grants 77.0% $11,038
Loans 50.0% $4,587

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Communication, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
      • A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Organizational Leadership
      • A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. See other colleges that offer this major
  • COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Communication, General
      • A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
    • English Language and Literature, General
      • A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See other colleges that offer this major
  • FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
    • Human Development and Family Studies, General
      • A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
  • PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
      • A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Psychology, General
      • A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
      • Any instructional program in theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism. See other colleges that offer this major
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
    • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
      • A program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. Includes instruction in the technical, business, and general aspects of air transportation systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises. See other colleges that offer this major
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Music, General
      • A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Organizational Leadership
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Organizational Leadership
      • A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
52.7%
  • Apply 2,607
  • Accepted 1,374
  • Attend 143

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
55%
Male Students
45%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian37.66%
  2. Hispanic/Latino29.87%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities13.21%
  4. Black9.52%
  5. Not Specified4.33%
  6. Asian3.03%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.3%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native1.08%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

615

Undergraduate students

535

Graduate students

80

Attendance breakdown

Full time
86%
Part time
14%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
Female sports:
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Golf

    • Female

    • Volleyball
    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field, X-Country
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