# San Diego Global Knowledge University

> San Diego Global Knowledge University is a private for-profit university in San Diego, CA, with 173 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $28,623 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 50%.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/san-diego-global-knowledge-university-2342
- Location: San Diego, CA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private for-profit
- Classification: Business school
- Official website: https://www.sdgku.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 493512
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $13,774 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,774 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $28,623 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 25% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 50% |
| First-year retention rate | 75% |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 173 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is San Diego Global Knowledge University tuition?

Tuition at San Diego Global Knowledge University is $13,774 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $28,623 a year.

### What is the average net price at San Diego Global Knowledge University?

The average net price at San Diego Global Knowledge University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $28,623 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at San Diego Global Knowledge University?

50% of first-time, full-time students at San Diego Global Knowledge University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to San Diego Global Knowledge University?

The closest matches are Westcliff University, Southern States University, and Jamestown Business College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/san-diego-global-knowledge-university-2342. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.