About Us

About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has been proudly serving East County San Diego for 65 years, and is the largest institution of higher education in East County. Both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges provide a tremendous economic impact in the region through workforce development and training. Our colleges provide the vital skills, job training, and job placement services that local and regional industries and employers need, with a direct impact on improving the local economy.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an affordable college education to over 30,000 students each year, creating pathways to career and transfer opportunities for community members from all walks of life. As of 2026, approximately, four out of five East County residents have received an education through one of our colleges.

Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges offer hundreds of programs and student services tailored to meet diverse needs, while leading the region with the highest transfers to SDSU, and providing premier career and workforce training.

Grossmont College

Recognized as a Champion of Higher Education for its Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program
Offers premier workforce training programs such as allied health, nursing, AI, culinary arts, science, and drone technology
Ranked as a Military Friendly School

Cuyamaca College

Recognized for excellence in Black Transfer-level Math Success
Offers innovative career and technical programs such as water/wastewater technology, automotive technology, engineering, graphic design, ornamental horticulture, and environmental health and safety management
Ranked as Best for Vets