8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020

Located in east San Diego County, Grossmont College is recognized as one of the top 100 community colleges nationwide. This two-year institution offers over 150 associate degree, certificate, and transfer program options. Grossmont College is set on 135 acres and serves over 18,000 students. Students are able to attend classes on campus, take classes online, or enroll in hybrid classes -- taught partly in the classroom and partly online. And Grossmont Middle College high school Program allows juniors and seniors in high school to simultaneously complete their high school credits while enrolled in college courses at Grossmont.

While academic excellence is at the top of the list for Grossmont, it's not the only thing Grossmont College has to offer its students. Learning, leadership, and fun takes place both in and out of the classroom at Grossmont. From joining Earth Club or Japan Club, to participating in theatre arts or competitive speech, to playing one of the 16 intercollegiate sports, Grossmont College has something for everyone. The dozens of extra curricular activities enhance the overall educational experience for students each year. The Associated Students of Grossmont College, Inc. (ASGC, Inc.) is the functioning student government that serves the student body in a variety of ways and continues to be the voice of the students on many major issues. Students at Grossmont continue to receive an excellent educational experience through all of the services and opportunities Grossmont College provides.

Quick Facts:

Students from 52 different foreign countries attend Grossmont College.

Grossmont College has 23 student organizations with open membership.

Grossmont has both a student-run radio station (KGFN) and a student-run campus newspaper, The Summit.

The Study Abroad program at Grossmont allows students to travel and study in countries such as Italy, France, Japan, and Spain.

In 2005-2006, Grossmont College awarded $9.2 million in financial aid to approximately 40% of its full-time and part-time students. $8 million of that aid was in the form of grants.

Approximately 1,900 different courses, which lead to Associate Degrees, career certificates, and university transfers, are offered each semester.

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