General Information
Find information on a wide-range of topics including important student notices, accreditation, Student Activities, Educational Rights & Privacy, and more.
Consumer Information
General Information
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- Student Financial Assistance
Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Computer & Network Use - BP 3720
Computer & Network Use - AP 3720
Intellectual Property - BP 3715
Security of Copyright - BP 3710
Accreditation
Accreditation
Grossmont College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our accreditation webpage contains all documentation on the current and past accreditation cycles.
College Catalog
College Catalog
Visit our Grossmont Catalog page to access current and prior Grossmont College Catalogs, which contain important information on applying to the college, registering for classes, academic policies, degree and certificate programs, graduation requirements and general information and data about the college.
College Navigator
College Navigator
The College Navigator includes important data and information for Grossmont College in the following areas:
Tuition, Fees & Estimated Student Expenses
Retention and Graduation Rates
Constitution Day
Constitution Day
Federal law required schools to develop and provide educational programming to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th of each year. Our Constitution Day webpage has information on our most recent celebration.
Copyright Information
Copyright Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, as amended, requires institutions to take steps to combat the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials through illegal downloading or peer-to-peer distribution of intellectual property.
Please refer to Board Policy 3715 to view the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District's policy concerning Intellectual Property. You can also find more information on this topic by referring to the Grossmont College Academic Integrity page for additional information on the college’s policies on copyright infringement and academic fraud.
Intellectual Property: Board Policy 3715
Security of Copyright: Board Policy 3710
Copyright Infringement Policies & Sanctions
Including Computer Use & File Sharing
Schools must readily make available to current and prospective students the school's policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement, including:
A statement that explicitly informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted
material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject them to civil
and criminal liabilities
A summary of the penalties for violation of federal copyright laws
The school's policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions taken against students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the school's information technology system
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
Each year, Grossmont College submits a federally mandated Equity in Athletics Report, which includes demographic, expense, and revenue information on its intercollegiate athletic programs.
Follow these steps to access this information online:
Step 1:
Go to EADA website
Step 2:
Type Grossmont College in the Name text box
Type El Cajon in the City text box
Step 3:
Click on the Continue button
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Grossmont College maintains student records and privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Learn more on our FERPA webpage.
GED Testing
GED Testing
Grossmont Adult School serves as an official GED Test Center. Learn more about our GED Preparation Test Center.
Graduation, Rentention, and Transfer-Out Rates
Graduation, Rentention, & Transfer-Out Rates
You can view Grossmont College’s retention, completion & graduation, and transfer-out rates by visiting its site on the College Navigator. You can also view completion and transfer rates by visiting the California Community College College’s Student Right-to Know Rates Disclosures website.
Information Security Program
Information Security Program
Information Security - BP 3721
Information Security - BP 3726
AP Data Classification
AP Email Encryption
AP Vendor Risk Management
Misrepresentation
Misrepresentation
Grossmont College adheres to strict guidelines with regard to the potential misrepresentation of the institutions' academic programs, financial charges, and the employability of our graduates.
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Institutional Code of Ethics
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Misrepresentation
Placement Rates - IPEDS
Placement Rates - IPEDS
As reported to IPEDS
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics
Types of Jobs
(No chart provided)
Job Placement Rates
| Semester | Rate |
| FA 2021 | N/A |
| SP 2022 | N/A |
| FA 2022 | N/A |
| SP 2023 | N/A |
| FA 2023 | N/A |
| SP 2024 | N/A |
We are not required to disclose placement rates as we neither promote job placement
figures for students recruitment nor submit job placement data to IPEDS.
Retentions Rate
Certificate or Degree-Seeking, First-Time, Full-Time Students
| Semester | Rate |
| Fall 2019 - Fall 2020 | 68% |
| Fall 2020 - Fall 2021 | 67% |
| Fall 2021 - Fall 2022 | 71% |
Source: IPEDS - Data System
Completion Graduation Rates
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Semester | Rate |
| Fall 2018 Cohort (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021) | 31% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021) | 30% |
| Fall 2019 Cohort (Fall 2019 – Spring 2022) | 28% |
Source: IPEDS - Data System
Programs & Services Available to Students with Disabilities
Programs & Services Available to Students with Disabilities
The Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.) is Grossmont College's student disability support office. Go to the ARC website.
Student Activities
Student Activities
- The Office of Student Engagement and Activities offers a variety of programs and opportunities that enhance the overall educational experiences of students.
Student Body Diversity
Student Body Diversity
Full-time Students only
Ethnicity - 2021/22
| Ethnicity | Number | Rate |
| African American/Black | 505 | 6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 19 | 0% |
| Asian | 722 | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 3,186 | 37% |
| Pacific Islander | 32 | 0% |
| White | 3.497 | 41% |
| Two or more | 513 | 6% |
| Other/Unknown | 129 | 1% |
| Total | 8,633 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Ethnicity - 2022/23
| Ethnicity | Number | Rate |
| African American/Black | 502 | 6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 18 | 0% |
| Asian | 653 | 7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 3,397 | 38% |
| Pacific Islander | 37 | 0% |
| White | 3,650 | 41% |
| Two or more | 543 | 6% |
| Other/Unknown | 99 | 1% |
| Total | 8,899 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Ethnicity - 2023/24
| Ethnicity | Number | Rate |
| African American/Black | 433 | 5% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 22 | 0% |
| Asian | 695 | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 3,405 | 41% |
| Pacific Islander | 25 | 0% |
| White | 3,405 | 41% |
| Two or more | 528 | 6% |
| Other/Unknown | 80 | 1% |
| Total | 8,251 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Gender- 2021/22
| Gender | Number | Rate |
| Male | 3,593 | 42% |
| Female | 4,951 | 57% |
| Not Reported | 89 | 1% |
| Total | 8,633 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Gender- 2022/23
| Gender | Number | Rate |
| Male | 3,887 | 44% |
| Female | 4862 | 55% |
| Not Reported | 150 | 2% |
| Total | 8,899 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Gender- 2023/24
| Gender | Number | Rate |
| Male | 3,634 | 44% |
| Female | 4,469 | 54% |
| Not Reported | 148 | 2% |
| Total | 8,251 | 100% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Percentage of Full-Time Students Who Received a Pell Grant
| Award Year |
Number | Rate |
| 2021 - 2022 | 2,624 | 30% |
| Female | 2,704 | 30% |
| Not Reported | 2,374 | 29% |
Source: GCCCD Data Warehouse
Student Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
Student Right & Responsibilities
Student Code of Conduct
Student Conduct Handbook - pdf download
Student Complaint Process
Student Complaint Process
In compliance with the requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, as regulated in CFR 34, Sections 600.9 (b) (3) and 668.43(b), Grossmont College has established procedures for resolving complaints from not only prospective and current students but also from community members.
As a standard practice, the first step should be to seek a resolution at the local level with the specific college department for which an individual may have concerns or difficulties. If the complainant does not feel that the issue has been solved at this level to his or her satisfaction, the complainant can pursue the matter through the established chain of command. The online student complaint form can be found here.
Accreditation Complaints
To submit a complaint pertaining to the institution's compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards, please submit the information to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), which accredits the academic programs of the California Community Colleges.
The link to submit your complaint can be found here
Student Demographics
Student Demographics
- Grossmont College regularly reports information about student diversity to the Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Follow these steps to access this information online:
Step 1:
Go to IPEDS College Navigator
Step 2:
Type Grossmont College in the Name of School text box
Step 3:
Click on the Grossmont College link
View Gender & race/ethnicity data by expanding the "Enrollments" accordion
View Pell Grant recipients by expanding the Financial Aid" accordion
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes
- Information on Grossmont College's student outcomes and success measurements can be found on the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office website.
Filter results for Grossmont College here
Student Right to Know
Student Right to Know
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
Completion Graduation Rates - Overall
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Semester | Rate |
| Fall 2017 Cohort (Fall 2017 – Spring 2020) | 31% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021) | 30% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021) | 28% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Completion Graduation Rates - Gender
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Gender | Fall 2017 |
Fall 2018 |
Fall 2019 |
| Male | 30% | 26% | 24% |
| Female | 32% | 33% | 32% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Completion Graduation Rates - Ethnicity
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Ethnicity | FA 2017 |
FA 2018 |
FA 2019 |
| Nonresident alien | 38% | 35% | 39% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25% | 24% | 24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 67% | 17% | 14% |
| Asian | 38% | 47% | 39% |
| Black or African American | 20% | 19% | 15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
30% | 10% | 27% |
| White | 36% | 34% | 36% |
| Two or more races | 31% | 24% | 28% |
| Unknown | 33% | 29% | 27% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Transfer Rates
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Semester | Rate |
| Fall 2017 Cohort (Fall 2017 – Spring 2020) | 11% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021) | 12% |
| Fall 2019 Cohort (Fall 2019 – Spring 2022) | 10% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Transfer Rates - Gender
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Gender | Fall 2017 |
Fall 2018 |
Fall 2019 |
| Male | 9% | 13% | 10% |
| Female | 13% | 12% | 10% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Transfer Rates - Ethnicity
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
| Ethnicity - Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students | FA 2017 |
FA 2018 |
FA 2019 |
| Nonresident alien | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13% | 15% | 9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Asian | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Black or African American | 19% | 19% | 20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
10% | 10% | 0% |
| White | 9% | 11% | 13% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Unknown | 0% | 43% | 11% |
Source: IPED Data Center
Pell & Direct Loan Recipients
Certificate/Degree seeking, first-time, full-time students
Cohort Year: 2017
| Number of students in cohort | Number of students that completed within 150% of normal time to completion | |
| Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking cohort | 1488 | 465 |
| Pell Grant | 656 | 194 |
| Direct Subsidized Loan | 3 | 1 |
| Did not receive Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan | 829 | 270 |
Source: IPEDS Data Center
Cohort Year: 2018
| Number of students in cohort | Number of students that completed within 150% of normal time to completion | |
| Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking cohort | 1659 | 491 |
| Pell Grant | 729 | 218 |
| Direct Subsidized Loan | 6 | 3 |
| Did not receive Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan | 924 | 270 |
Source: IPEDS Data Center
Cohort Year: 2019
| Number of students in cohort | Number of students that completed within 150% of normal time to completion | |
| Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking cohort | 1799 | 488 |
| Pell Grant | 773 | 208 |
| Direct Subsidized Loan | 3 | 1 |
| Did not receive Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan | 943 | 279 |
Source: IPEDS Data Center
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Voter Registration
Voter Registration
Grossmont College encourages eligible students to register to vote. Students may access the San Diego Voter Registration website by visiting the San Diego Registrar of Voters webpage. The Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) also organizes voter registration events periodically throughout the school year.
ASGC Website - Student Government
More Information
If you have questions or need assistance obtaining the information listed, please
contact the Office of College Relations and Community Relations at (619) 644-7840 or
grossmont.communications@gcccd.edu.
Paper copies of the information found on this is page is available upon request.
Accessibility Statement
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