Calexico, CA Colleges
Calexico
Calexico is a city in Imperial County, California. The population was 38,572 at the 2010 census, up from 27,109 at the 2000 census. Calexico is about 122 miles (196 km) east of San Diego and 62 miles (100 km) west of Yuma, Arizona. The name “Calexico” is a portmanteau of California “Cal~” and Mexico “~exico”, which like that of its adjacent sister city of Mexicali, emphasizes its importance as a border city.
More than 60,000 people pass through Calexico per day. The Police Department of Calexico consists of about 8 patrol cars on duty at any one time. However, their traffic department has about 25 employees that patrol and control traffic and intersections often clogged by border commuters.[citation needed]
Major events every year are the Mariachi festival on March 25 followed by the SDSU "Perspective of the Latino Race" art exhibition on April 3.
Schools in and around Calexico, CA
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San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Four or more years; Public; 1,003 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Imperial Valley College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 7,059 students; $6,091 average out-state tuition; $733 average in-state tuition |
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Arizona Western College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 7,791 students; $6,000 average out-state tuition; $1,440 average in-state tuition |
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San Diego Christian College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 439 students; $20,580 average out-state tuition; $20,580 average in-state tuition |
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Southern California Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 179 students; $12,204 average out-state tuition; $12,204 average in-state tuition |
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Palo Verde College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,653 students; $6,048 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Cuyamaca College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 9,289 students; $5,510 average out-state tuition; $754 average in-state tuition |
Calexico, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Calexico
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Science
- Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- English Language and Literature
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Mathematics
- History
