
San Diego Christian College is a private Christian college founded in 1970 as Christian Heritage College. Its early identity was shaped by an emphasis on biblical studies alongside liberal arts education; it later adopted the San Diego Christian College name.
The college moved from El Cajon to Santee in 2014. That relocation matters when comparing descriptions of its facilities: an older account of the El Cajon campus may not describe the Santee setting. Prospective students should also confirm the college's current operating status and available programs before relying on historical descriptions or enrollment figures.
San Diego Christian College has offered undergraduate study across liberal arts, professional fields, and Christian ministry, as well as graduate study. Fields represented in its academic reporting include business administration, psychology, communication, biblical studies, biology, and air transportation.
A field appearing in federal records is not necessarily a major currently accepting applicants. Applicants should check the current catalog for the precise degree title, delivery format, course sequence, and any requirements beyond general admission. This is particularly important for specialized programs such as aviation, where training costs and professional qualifications may extend beyond ordinary degree requirements.
San Diego Christian College is associated with Santee, California, a suburban city in eastern San Diego County. Its location offers access to the wider San Diego region while making commuting arrangements relevant for students who live elsewhere in the county.
Students comparing campuses should confirm where their particular classes and services take place, especially if considering online or adult-focused study. San Diego International Airport is the region's principal airport, but routine travel to campus is more likely to depend on a car or local transit. First-year students have been permitted to register or park a car on campus; parking rules and charges should be checked separately.
San Diego Christian College identifies as a Christian institution whose educational purpose connects academic study with biblical faith and service. That religious identity is relevant to students considering its curriculum and campus expectations, not just to those planning to major in ministry.
Applicants should read the college's current mission, statement of faith, and student conduct policies to understand how its beliefs apply in classrooms and student life. A stated mission describes institutional priorities; it does not, by itself, establish what every student's experience will be.
Name of the institution
San Diego Christian CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1970San Diego Christian College is institutionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.