About the District
About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, is the largest institution of higher education in East County, and has been proudly serving East County for 65 years. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, the District is dedicated to serving nearly 30,000 students each semester. The District has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing multiple backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The District strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the community.
Both 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 has been recognized as a Champion of Higher Education for its Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, and offers premier programs such as allied health, nursing, culinary arts, science, fine and performing arts, and drone technology. Cuyamaca College is ranked “Best for Vets” and recognized for excellence in Black Transfer-level Math Success. Cuyamaca offers over 100 degrees and certificate programs, including innovative programs like water/wastewater technology, automotive technology, engineering, graphic design, ornamental horticulture, and environmental health and safety management.
Our Mission:
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides high-quality, equitable learning opportunities to eastern San Diego County and beyond. We prepare students to meet changing community and workforce training needs, while advancing social justice and economic mobility.
Our Students:
| Gender | |
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 42% |
| Other | 2% |
| Age | |
| 19 or less | 35% |
| 20-24 | 19% |
| 25-39 | 24% |
| 40+ | 12% |
| Enrollment | |
| Full-time | 43% |
| Part-time | 57% |
| Ethnicity | |
| Hispanic | 36.4% |
| White | 24.7% |
| Middle Eastern | 14.5% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black | 5.7% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More | 5.8% |
| Other | 2.5% |
Our Degrees and Academic Programs:
Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges offer hundreds of degree and certificate programs, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Certificate programs.
Grossmont College offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs. Premiere programs draw students from across the county, and include allied health, nursing, and culinary arts, administration of justice, science, fine and performing arts, and drone technology.
Cuyamaca College offers over 165 degree and certificate programs. Specialized programs include innovative green-energy programs, including water/wastewater technology, automotive technology, engineering, graphic design, ornamental horticulture, environmental health and safety management, and paralegal studies.
Our Flexible Scheduling:
The District offers traditional classes, short-term classes (four, six or eight weeks), open entry-open exit, on-line and blended courses, Saturday courses, and contract education. The many options provide flexibility to our traditional students, as well as those who are working and/or are parents. The variety of classes available contributes to survey results which show that three out of every four East County residents has taken classes at Cuyamaca and/or Grossmont colleges.
Our Employees:
| Faculty and Staff: | 2,735 Total |
| Faculty (full and part time) | 1,376 |
| Classified Staff | 487 |
| Administrators/Managers | 91 |
| Student/Hourly Workers | 540 |
Our Community Commitment:
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District proudly partners with multiple local organizations and community groups, and is a major contributor to the East County economy with a total annual impact of more than $1.3 billion through the District's:
- Purchasing of materials, services and supplies
- Making payroll
- Providing money for investments throughout the community
- Increased student income and taxation
- Alumni increased earnings and spending
Grossmont College Specialized Academic Programs:
Administration of Justice
Anesthesia Technologist
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Cardiovascular Technology
Child Development
Corrections Academy
Culinary Arts
EKG/Telemetry
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Orthopedic Technology
Public Safety Dispatcher
Respiratory Therapy
Security Academy
And more
Cuyamaca College Specialized Academic Programs:
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business/Management
Center for Water Studies
Computer & Information Science
Child Development
Engineering
Elementary Education
Environmental Health & Safety
Graphic Design
Ornamental Horticulture
Paralegal Studies
Real Estate
And more
Our Location:
Grossmont College, at 8800 Grossmont College Drive, is located on a 135-acre mesa in northwest El Cajon, adjacent to the cities of Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, and San Diego. Cuyamaca College is located on 165 acres at 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in Rancho San Diego, just south of the city of El Cajon, near Spring Valley. Both colleges are a 20-minute drive east of central San Diego. The District offices are co-located at Grossmont College.
Our Governing Board:
Debbie Justeson, Julie Schoor, Elena Adams, Brad Monroe, Cindy Page
Student Trustees: Lu Tri "Vi" Huynh (Grossmont), Marcelia Villaseñor (Cuyamaca)
Our Chancellor:
Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Our College Presidents:
Pamela Luster, Ed.D., Interim President, Grossmont College
Jessica Robinson, Ed.D., President, Cuyamaca College