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Design Institute of San Diego

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in San Diego, California, Design Institute of San Diego is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Design Institute of San Diego is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Design Institute of San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Design Institute of San Diego emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Design Institute of San Diego is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Design Institute of San Diego do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,613

Cost of attendance at Design Institute of San Diego in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,613

Cost of attendance at Design Institute of San Diego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Design Institute of San Diego received on average $5,309 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,309
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 50% $4,867 $4,867
Other Federal Grant 2 100% $3,809 $7,618
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 50% $3,000 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 100% $5,309 $10,618

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Design Institute of San Diego students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Design Institute of San Diego students is 50.0%.

50.0%

  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Design Institute of San Diego provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Design Institute of San Diego offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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