Best colleges in San Diego

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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Undergrad enrollment: 11,848 (22:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1130

#8. California State University - San Marcos
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,355 (20:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

#7. MiraCosta College
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,104 (21:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

#6. San Diego Mesa College
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,039 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 750-1170

#5. National University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,746 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1140-1410

#4. Point Loma Nazarene University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 34%
- Undergrad enrollment: 30,228 (23:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1090-1300

#3. San Diego State University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 47%
- Undergrad enrollment: 5,669 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1190-1370

#2. University of San Diego
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Undergrad enrollment: 32,852 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. University of California - San Diego
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