San Diego City College: cost & net price by income
San Diego, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend San Diego City College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,059 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $11,455. Published in-state tuition is $1,150. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$5,059/yr
- $30k–$48k$5,815/yr
- $48k–$75k$8,322/yr
- $75k–$110k$7,786/yr
- $110k+$11,455/yr
San Diego City College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $1,150
- Out-of-state tuition
- $9,094
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does San Diego City College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at San Diego City College is about $5,059 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at San Diego City College?
- At San Diego City College, published in-state tuition is $1,150 and out-of-state tuition is $9,094 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is San Diego City College worth the cost?
- FindU gives San Diego City College a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)