San Diego Mesa College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5171 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1443 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1363 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #120 of 249 | In California |
| #11 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #6068 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 19,212
- 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.
4,848 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,447 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 | 8068 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5401 (28%) |
| Asian | 2513 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 1499 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 1320 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 199 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 96 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (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
- $8,252
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,960 |
| Fee in-district | $42 |
| Fee in-state | $42 |
| Fee out-of-state | $42 |
San Diego Mesa College majors
San Diego Mesa College has granted 20 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 | 247 | |
| Psychology, General | 148 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 120 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 118 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 101 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 54 | |
| Computer Science | 48 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 27 | 20 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 44 | |
| Mathematics, General | 42 | |
| Sociology, General | 36 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 30 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 20 | |
| Physics, General | 20 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 19 | |
| Economics, General | 19 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 18 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 16 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 15 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | |
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 14 | |
| Information Technology | 14 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 13 | |
| Real Estate | 12 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 11 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 10 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 10 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 9 | |
| French Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Journalism | 8 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 7 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 7 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 | |
| Interior Design | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 6 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Building & Home & Construction Inspection & Inspector | 6 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Geography | 6 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 3 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 2 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 2 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Drawing | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Sculpture | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,521 | 20 |
San Diego Mesa College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 30% | 40% |
Publications & Citations
San Diego Mesa College has published 173 scientific papers with 1,617 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 61 |
| 2015 | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 | 4 | 57 |
| 2017 | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | 8 | 44 |
| 2019 | 21 | 85 |
| 2020 | 13 | 132 |
| 2021 | 7 | 158 |
| 2022 | 12 | 143 |
| 2023 | 3 | 127 |
| 2024 | 5 | 125 |
| 2025 | 2 | 115 |
Notable alumni
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Annette Bening
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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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 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for five Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, making her one of few artists nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting without winning.
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Tony Muser
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Anthony Joseph Muser is an American former professional baseball player who currently serves as a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. He played professionally in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine seasons. From 1997 to 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 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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Mike Winters
- Occupations
- baseball umpire
- Biography
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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.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 580 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7250 Mesa College Dr San Diego, California, 92111-4998 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 6193882600 |