Colleges Near El Cajon

Colleges and universities near me in the El Cajon, California area

There are 4 colleges in El Cajon and 31 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 244,925 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 99,478, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from El Cajon. Driving time to these schools from El Cajon should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California San Diego in La Jolla which is ranked #89 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,006 students. In terms of affordability, San Diego City College in San Diego offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near El Cajon.
El Cajon, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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San Diego Christian College
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El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

3 miles from El Cajon

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Grossmont College
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El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,862enrollment
  • $6,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

3 miles from El Cajon

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Cuyamaca College
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El Cajon, CA
 

Cuyamaca College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,043enrollment
  • $7,379net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from El Cajon

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Southern California Seminary
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El Cajon, CA
 

Southern California Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 153enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from El Cajon

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Platt College San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Platt College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 69enrollment
  • $29,641net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from El Cajon

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

7 miles from El Cajon

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University of Phoenix San Diego Campus
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San Diego, California
 

University of Phoenix San Diego Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,842enrollment
  • $19,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from El Cajon

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California College San Diego
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San Diego, California
 

California College San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 200enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from El Cajon

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Coleman University
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San Diego, CA
 

Coleman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 259enrollment
  • $25,309net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from El Cajon

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National University
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San Diego, CA
 

National University

Private 4 Year

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  • 18,631enrollment
  • $30,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from El Cajon

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International Professional School of Bodywork
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San Diego, CA
 

International Professional School of Bodywork

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 144enrollment
  • $21,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from El Cajon

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Design Institute of San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Design Institute of San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • $36,963net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from El Cajon

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Southwestern College
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Chula Vista, CA
 

Southwestern College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,530enrollment
  • $13,362net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from El Cajon

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Newschool of Architecture and Design
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San Diego, CA
 

Newschool of Architecture and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 294enrollment
  • $50,126net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from El Cajon

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San Diego City College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,144enrollment
  • $6,933net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from El Cajon

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San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,076enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from El Cajon

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San Diego Miramar College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Miramar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,062enrollment
  • $8,618net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from El Cajon

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Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $26,446net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from El Cajon

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Grossmont College and is 2.9 miles from El Cajon. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Grossmont College are $1,332 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Grossmont College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.