San Diego Mesa College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1410 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1331 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #118 of 249 | In California |
| #11 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #5880 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5946 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6199 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6404 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 18,076
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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.
4,852 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,902 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 | 7198 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5235 (29%) |
| Asian | 2638 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 1415 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 1167 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 241 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 83 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 58 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (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
- $6,656
- Students receiving aid
- 57%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,400 |
| Fee in-district | $40 |
| Fee in-state | $40 |
| Fee out-of-state | $40 |
San Diego Mesa College majors
San Diego Mesa College has granted 34 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 | 277 | |
| Psychology, General | 146 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 138 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 115 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 57 | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 77 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 | |
| Mathematics, General | 35 | |
| Sociology, General | 35 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | |
| History, General | 23 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 23 | |
| Real Estate | 23 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 22 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 21 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 20 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 20 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 19 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 16 | |
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 15 | |
| Economics, General | 13 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 12 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 | |
| Interior Design | 10 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 9 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Journalism | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 5 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 4 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 4 | |
| Building & Home & Construction Inspection & Inspector | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,507 | 34 |
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% | 31% | 36% |
Publications & Citations
San Diego Mesa College has published 142 scientific papers with 1,179 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 11 |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 15 |
| 2008 | 3 | 21 |
| 2009 | 4 | 22 |
| 2010 | 2 | 31 |
| 2011 | 2 | 30 |
| 2012 | 0 | 29 |
| 2013 | 5 | 36 |
| 2014 | 1 | 49 |
| 2015 | 3 | 41 |
| 2016 | 4 | 44 |
| 2017 | 3 | 57 |
| 2018 | 7 | 40 |
| 2019 | 21 | 68 |
| 2020 | 11 | 98 |
| 2021 | 6 | 133 |
| 2022 | 7 | 136 |
| 2023 | 2 | 119 |
Notable alumni
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Annette Bening
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
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Annette Carol Bening is an American actress. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has received many accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globes as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, and five Academy Awards.
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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
-
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 | 589 |
|---|---|
| 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 |