Cuyamaca College

www.cuyamaca.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2021 Average Net Price

$6,460

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,809

17.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.4%

150 Graduates

About

Cuyamaca College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Cuyamaca College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (129 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (90 degrees).

In 2021, 1,101 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cuyamaca College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (636 degrees), 2.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (303 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cuyamaca College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Cuyamaca College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,460.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Cuyamaca College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Cuyamaca College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Cuyamaca College is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cuyamaca College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,460

2021 Value

0.185%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Cuyamaca College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,460. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Cuyamaca College grew by 0.185%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cuyamaca College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,000

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cuyamaca College was of $14,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cuyamaca College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54% of undergraduate students at Cuyamaca College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.9% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cuyamaca College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cuyamaca College was 1.61%, which represents 1 out of the 62 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cuyamaca College had a total enrollment of 7,809 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Cuyamaca College is 1,379 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,430. This means that 17.7% of students enrolled at Cuyamaca College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cuyamaca College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.46% Asian, 4.16% Black or African American, 4.01% Two or More Races, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cuyamaca College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cuyamaca College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,809 students. The full-time enrollment at Cuyamaca College is 1,379 and the part-time enrollment is 6,430. This means that 17.7% of students enrolled at Cuyamaca College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cuyamaca College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cuyamaca College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Cuyamaca College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cuyamaca College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,071 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,754 enrolled students
Asian
348 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cuyamaca College is 39.3% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.46% Asian, 4.16% Black or African American, 4.01% Two or More Races, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 925 students (11.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 129 more women than men received degrees from Cuyamaca College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cuyamaca College is white (636 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (303 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Cuyamaca College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (129 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (90 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cuyamaca College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (48 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (65 degrees), and Human Sciences (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cuyamaca College are Postsecondary teachers (164,214 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,061 people), Other managers (143,010 people), Physicians (110,529 people), and Software developers (107,761 people).

The most specialized majors at Cuyamaca College in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (48 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (65 degrees), Human Sciences (52 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (90 degrees), and Physical Sciences (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cuyamaca College are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Sales engineers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Cuyamaca College are Language & Linguistics (48 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (65 degrees), Human Sciences (52 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (90 degrees), and Physical Sciences (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cuyamaca College are Elementary & secondary schools (374,665 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (295,598 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (197,713 people), Computer Systems Design (161,162 people), and Scientific research & development services (85,048 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cuyamaca College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
167 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
129 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
90 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Cuyamaca College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cuyamaca College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

486

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

615

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 486 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyamaca College, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (615).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cuyamaca College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyamaca College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.717 times less than the 138 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyamaca College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.39 times more than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Cuyamaca College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Cuyamaca College is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.667% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
636 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
303 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cuyamaca College is white (636 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (303 degrees).

1.18% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
381 degrees awarded
White Male
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cuyamaca College is white female (381 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (255 degrees).

Operations

Cuyamaca College employs 88 Instructors. Most academics at Cuyamaca College are Female Instructor (51), and Male Instructor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cuyamaca College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$25.1M

2021 Salaries

19.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Cuyamaca College paid a median of $25.1M in salaries, a 19.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Cuyamaca College paid a total of $6.7M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cuyamaca College was Instructor with 88 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cuyamaca College were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cuyamaca College was Female Instructor with 51 employees, and Male Instructor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cuyamaca College.