College statistics
- Address:
- 7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA
92111 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.sdmesa.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,104
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-19,614,371
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
San Diego Mesa College is a public two-year college located in San Diego, California, serving the greater San Diego region. The college enrolls nearly 20,000 students and emphasizes career-ready education, with business, management, marketing, and related support services as its primary focus. As part of the San Diego Community College District, Mesa offers pathways for students seeking certificates, associate degrees, and transfer preparation to four-year institutions.
In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, making Mesa one of California's most affordable pathways to higher education. Out-of-state tuition runs $9,960 per year. This low cost structure reflects California's community college mission to serve working adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking to minimize debt while completing general education requirements or developing job-ready skills.
San Diego Mesa serves students best who need flexibility, affordability, and a direct route to employment or transfer. If you're considering the college, ask about support services, transfer agreements with four-year institutions, and internship or job placement rates in your field of interest. Visit www.sdmesa.edu/ for more information about programs and enrollment.