ROTC at San Diego Christian College
Santee, CA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: San Diego Christian College students join Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University.
Cross-town & partner options
San Diego Christian College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at San Diego State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at San Diego Christian College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $28,012 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,012 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 20% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from San Diego Christian College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
San Diego Christian College has 87 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: San Diego Christian College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at San Diego Christian College: FAQ
Does San Diego Christian College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: San Diego Christian College students join Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University.
Which ROTC branches can San Diego Christian College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at San Diego State University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at San Diego Christian College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at San Diego Christian College and train with the unit at San Diego State University.
School links and location
These links belong to San Diego Christian College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
sdcc.edu
- Admissions
sdcc.edu
- Apply
sdcc.edu
- Financial aid
sdcc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Santee, CA 92071
IPEDS UNITID: 112084
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