College Report Card: Cuyamaca College

Cuyamaca College Contact Information:

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School Name:
Cuyamaca College
Street Address:
900 Rancho San Diego Pky
City, State & Zip:
El Cajon, CA 92019
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
6196604000
Financial Aid Phone #:
6196604201
Admissions Phone #:
6196604275

Cuyamaca College General Characteristics:

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Type of Institution:
Public, 2-year
General Types Of
Programs Offered:

Occupational - A program of study consisting of one or more courses, designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform in a specific occupation

Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.

Recreational or Avocational

Adult Basic Remedial or High School Equivalent - Courses designed primarily for students 16 years of age and older to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. These courses are not intended to be part of a program leading to a high school degree, nor are they part of any academic, occupational, or vocational program at the postsecondary level.

School Classification:
Associates Colleges
(Offers associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees. This group includes community, junior, and technical colleges. )
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:

Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:

No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':

No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:

Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:

Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)

Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)

Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:

  • Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
  • Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)

These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)

Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
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A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)

Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region: Far West
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Gerri Perri, President


Cuyamaca College Mission Statement:

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Provide educational leadership through learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for, and meet the future challenges of a complex democracy and a global society.

Cuyamaca College
Degrees & Certificates Offered - By Level:

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Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate

Cuyamaca College
Degrees & Certificates Offered - By Award / Degree:

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The following represents degrees that were awarded by Cuyamaca College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Cuyamaca College that the program you are looking for is still available.


Cuyamaca College Special Learning Oppertunities:

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Distance learning opportunities
Weekend college

Cuyamaca College Student Services Offered:

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Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children

Cuyamaca College Estimated Student Expenses:

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Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:

In-District:
Tuition: $754
Required Fees: $45
Per Credit Hour Charge: $26
In-State:
Tuition: $754
Required Fees: $45
Per Credit Hour Charge: $26
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $4988
Required Fees: $45
Per Credit Hour Charge: $172


Other General Charges - 2004-05:

Books & Supplies:
$1200
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:


$7600
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:


$2700
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:


$2400


Specialty Program Charges & Fees:


Cuyamaca College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:

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Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:

7324

Number Of Undergraduates:

422 (6% of all undergrads)

Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:


132 (31%)

Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:

68 (16%)
Average Amount: $3117

Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:

119 (28%)
Average Amount: $644

Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:

26 (6%)
Average Amount: $346

Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
5 (1%)
Average Amount: $2142


Cuyamaca College Admissions Details:

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Open Admission Policy
This institution maintains an admission policy whereby the school will accept any student who applies.

Cuyamaca College Enrollment Information:

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Students:
7658
Undergraduate Students:
7658
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


5212
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


793
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:



4419
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


2446
Full Time Students:
1931
Full Time Undergraduate Students:

1931
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


1736
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:



406
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:



1330
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


195
Part Time Students:
5727
Part Time Undergraduate Students:

5727
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


3476
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:



387
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:



3089
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:


2251

Cuyamaca College Accreditation:

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Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency:
   Western Assoc. of Schools and Colleges, Community & Jr. Colleges

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School Info:
College Type:
Public, 2-year
School Setting:
Urban fringe of large city
Calendar System:
Semester
Enrollment:
7658

Financial Info:
Application Fee:
$
Fed. Student Aid:
Available
Room & Board:
$
O-O-S. Undergrad
Tuition & Fees:

$5033
Total:
$5033

Contact Info:
Street Address:
900 Rancho San Diego Pky
City, State & Zip:
El Cajon, CA 92019
General Phone #:
6196604000
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