San Diego Mesa College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5109 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1426 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1347 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #118 of 249 | In California |
| #11 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #6055 of 6,395 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 19,243
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- sdmesa.edu
San Diego Mesa College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
San Diego Mesa College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
5,365 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,650 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
San Diego Mesa College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 7869 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5464 (28%) |
| Asian | 2670 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1574 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 1250 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 234 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 78 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,983
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,048 |
| Fee in-district | $46 |
| Fee in-state | $46 |
| Fee out-of-state | $46 |
San Diego Mesa College majors
San Diego Mesa College has granted 19 bachelor's degrees in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at San Diego Mesa College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 252 | |
| Psychology, General | 119 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 106 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 105 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 97 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 52 | 19 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 43 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 | |
| Mathematics, General | 35 | |
| Computer Science | 33 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | |
| Sociology, General | 28 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 27 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 27 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | |
| Interior Design | 25 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 22 | |
| History, General | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |
| Economics, General | 18 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Information Technology | 16 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 16 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 16 | |
| Physics, General | 16 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 15 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 12 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 11 | |
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Real Estate | 11 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 | |
| Philosophy | 10 | |
| Building & Home & Construction Inspection & Inspector | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 8 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |
| Journalism | 7 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 7 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 5 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | |
| Geography | 4 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 2 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 2 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,468 | 19 |
San Diego Mesa College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 29% | 38% |
Publications & Citations
San Diego Mesa College has published 169 scientific papers with 1,521 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Medicine, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12 |
| 2007 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 | 4 | 24 |
| 2009 | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 | 3 | 31 |
| 2011 | 2 | 37 |
| 2012 | 1 | 37 |
| 2013 | 4 | 42 |
| 2014 | 1 | 61 |
| 2015 | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 | 4 | 57 |
| 2017 | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | 8 | 44 |
| 2019 | 21 | 85 |
| 2020 | 13 | 132 |
| 2021 | 7 | 158 |
| 2022 | 12 | 142 |
| 2023 | 3 | 125 |
| 2024 | 4 | 124 |
Notable alumni
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Annette Bening
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Annette Carol Bening is an American actress. With a career spanning over four decades, she is known for her versatile work across screen and stage. Bening has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for five Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Tony Awards, making her one of few artists nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting without winning.
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Mike Winters
- Occupations
- baseball umpire
- Biography
-
Michael John Winters is an American former umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1988 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues from 2000 to 2019, wearing number 33. For the 2011 season, Winters was named a crew chief following the retirements of Jerry Crawford, Mike Reilly, and Chuck Meriwether.
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Tony Muser
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Anthony Joseph Muser is an American former professional baseball player, who currently serves as a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. He later served in several coaching positions. From 1997 until 2002, Muser served as the manager of the Kansas City Royals. After being replaced by John Mizerock, Muser spent four seasons as the bench coach for the San Diego Padres under Bruce Bochy.
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Greg Minton
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Gregory Brian Minton, nicknamed "Moon Man", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed pitcher who played for the California Angels and San Francisco Giants. Minton had a 16-year major league career, from 1975 to 1990, and was a member of the 1982 National League All-Star Team.
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Nick Buss
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Nicholas Gregory Buss is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels.
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Geoff Geary
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Geoffrey Michael Geary is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 635 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7250 Mesa College Dr San Diego, California, 92111-4998 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 6193882600 |