Grossmont College
Grossmont College is a two-year community college that is located in El Cajon, California. This school was established in 1961 and it serves a large student population. The school has over 18,000 students enrolled, making it a very large community college in the area. You will find many different programs in this school that will appeal to different types of students. The number of degree programs and certificate opportunities are impressive. Grossmont College is a very culturally diverse school as well. Many students come to this community college seeking new career opportunities and find the success that they are looking for.
The popularity of the nursing program at Grossmont College makes it very sought-after. It offers an Associates Degree in Registered Nursing program. This program is designed to prepare students for national licensure to practice nursing in all settings as a true professional. There are several other options to consider when looking into this nursing program, too. The school offers an LVN to RN program as well as an RN to BSN program (in collaboration with Point Loma Nazarene University). Grossmont College offers great onsite nursing facilities that can help students to gain all of the necessary knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in the nursing field. This popular program continues to help students meet their goals of becoming professional nurses.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students18,288 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 62 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 87 miles radius of Grossmont College
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San Diego City College
11 miles away |
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Southwestern College
12 miles away |
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United Education Institute - Chula Vista Campus
13 miles away |
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Palomar College
25 miles away |
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Saddleback College
64 miles away |
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District
68 miles away |
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College of the Desert
73 miles away |
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Riverside City College
83 miles away |
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Golden West College
86 miles away |
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Imperial Valley College
87 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1963 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1989 - 06/30/2007 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $280/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $35,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 68% of Grossmont College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,780 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $444 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $1,830 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $466 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2% | $4,300 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,629
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,267 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,499 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,572 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,048 |
| Over $110,000$9,714 |
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Student Population
18,288
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,611
Women
7,677
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
40% |
|
Hispanic |
35% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
