Private and Out of State Universities
Each year, San Diego City College students transfer to a variety of colleges and universities, including private, independent and out-of-state colleges. Find out more about these transfer options below.
Private, Independent, & Out-of-State Universities
Private and independent colleges and universities are not funded by public taxes. Some offer unique programs, majors, and degrees. They may be rooted in specific religious traditions or philosophies, or focus on specialized areas such as the arts or technical fields. Many are smaller than public universities and may offer more personalized learning environments or concentrated areas of study.
Each institution sets its own admission requirements. Counselors can help you explore and understand the pathways to these colleges, including those located out of state.
San Diego is home to several private, non-profit universities, including Point Loma Nazarene University, University of San Diego, and National University.
Some out-of-state colleges offer affordable degree completion programs that are designed for working adults, making a four-year degree more accessible for students with diverse needs and responsibilities.
Some private colleges accept the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) and offer a guarantee for students meeting admission requirements. Find a list of participating private & independent colleges here.
Resources
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of over 85 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities in California and is a great resource for students seeking a private education in California.
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) expands students’ options by making out-of-state colleges in the western United States more affordable. Out of state tuition can be expensive. Through WUE, eligible students can receive a significant tuition discount to attend a participating university, including schools in Hawaii!
If you're interested in the WUE, you can search for programs and universities online, and view the WUE tuition rate for that campus. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Transfer Center.
Visit California Private College is Possible to connect to various private college profiles.
Expand any of the menu items below to connect with some of these colleges and universities.
ASU Online is partnering with the SDCCD to offer the following to our students:
- Transfer Grant providing a discounted tuition rate of $450/credit hour (instead of $580) for eligible students.
- Eligibility Requirements: Community college enrollment or graduation post-Jan 1, 2023; minimum 30 credits completed; no previous ASU enrollment or bachelor's degree; minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Program Parity: Online degrees are equivalent to on-campus offerings in quality, faculty, curriculum, and diplomas.
Arizona State University and Arizona State University Online accept a completed IGETC, CSUGE, and Cal-GETC as fulfilling general education requirements upon transfer.
Students interested in learning more about ASU programs and the California Community College Achievement Plan can complete the form on our website and check their email for personalized enrollment support: https://californiacc.asu.edu/.
Arizona State University Online:
Adam Guldberg
Enrollment Coach
Arizona State University
p: 844-353-7953
email: [email protected]
Schedule an Appointment:https://calendly.com/adam-guldberg-asu
Arizona State University On-campus
Chasaty Smith
she/her/hers
Transfer Coordinator
(480) 407-8243
[email protected]
Azusa Pacific University accepts certification of the CSUGE Breadth and IGETC Patterns as fulfilling the lower-division General Education Requirements.
Transfer students who complete a GE certificate are required to complete Biblical, Theological, and Philosophical Formation courses as well as upper-division General Education courses.
Azusa Pacific Transfer Admissions
Connect to APU information and events on Linktree.
Baker College is a fully accredited private college in Michigan offering a large selection of their Bachelor Degree programs online.
Baker has a very affordable tuition program and many scholarships for transfer students entering in with various GPA's.
Check out Baker College.
Learn more about Baker College Transfer Scholarships.
Review the Baker College Transfer Credit Policy.
Admissions Contact:
Daniel Kenny, Senior Admissions Advisor, Email: [email protected]
How to Schedule a Free Campus Visit
Contact: Stephanie Delgado
University Admissions Counselor
[email protected] | 480-851-4959
Shaniece Lewis, Community College Pathways Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 619-857-9316
Schedule time to meet with Shaniece here: https://calendly.com/sbenson-13
Juan J. Saldana, MBA
Associate Director of Enrollment
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 619-235-4140
The Online BS in Management was designed specifically for transfer students who need a flexible degree pathway, and who would like the option to earn an MBA in just one year following the BS degree.
Contact:
Desiree Williams
Recruitment Advisor
[email protected]
(310) 506-5571
Main campus & online programs
General Education Transfer Agreement
- All GE and major courses must be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail.
- A combined maximum of 70 units may be transferred to PLNU from the following sources: community college, JST, AP, CLEP, and IB.
- All courses transfer as lower division only.
- Online courses are not approved – all courses below must meet in a class
For more information on PLNU, contact:
Transfer Admissions Counselor
[email protected]
(619) 849-2563
Point Loma Nazarene Accelerated Undergraduate Programs (AUG)
For more information, contact:
Danae Naman, PLNU AUG Admissions Counselor, (619) 849-3312; [email protected]
Ciara Costanzo,Outreach Partnership Specialist, Stateside Military Operations, Email: Ciara.costanzo@umgc.edu
Perla Ramos, Sr. Associate Director of Transfer, Email: [email protected]
Find USD General Education Courses and the San Diego City College equivalents
Constance Carroll Trailblazer Scholarship Award for Incoming USD Transfer Students
Contact: Scott Yahner, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, Email: [email protected]
Transfer Information for Prospective USC Students
USC Transfer Planning Brochure
Attend a USC virtual admission presentation
Contact: Tyler Swartout, M.A (he/him/his), International & General Admissions, [email protected]
Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, nonprofit, online university established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors.
WGU provides affordable, accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs across four colleges: Business, Information Technology (including Cybersecurity), Teachers College, and Health Professions (including Nursing).
WGU accepts IGETC and CSUGE Breadth and may be a good option for students seeking flexible pathways to earn their degree.