Head Coach
Mitch Charlens
Program contact: Joe D'Ambro, Assistant Coach
jdambro@sdccd.edu
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About San Diego City College Basketball
The Pacific Southwest Conference is NJCAA's best-kept secret for players serious about a path to four-year programs, and San Diego City College operates with that exact mentality. Mitch Charlens runs a program built on ball movement and defensive intensity, he doesn't rely on isolation scoring or high-volume three-point attempts like some junior college teams. Instead, he values guards who can initiate offense and forwards who understand spacing. His roster typically features a mix of local California transfers and post-grad players grinding to improve their game film. What separates City College is the coaching staff's honest evaluation system. Charlens and his team watch tape consistently and communicate early with four-year programs about their guys' progress. They're not inflating roles or creating false narratives. If you're a role player willing to accept that, develop on the scout team, and prove yourself in practices, you'll get minutes. The conference itself plays a faster, more defensive style than you might expect from junior college basketball, it's not playground-level athleticism. San Diego's proximity to multiple four-year universities also matters. Coaches from Cal State systems, University of San Diego, and other regional programs attend games regularly. Playing well here means visibility to the next level isn't just possible, it's the standard expectation for dedicated players. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$18,693/yr
Grad rate
24%
Enrollment
10,441
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,693 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,568 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,354 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,978 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,512 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,441
- Average net price
- $18,693 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,154 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,010 / year
- Graduation rate
- 24%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pacific Southwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyamaca College View program → | Location El Cajon, CA | Enrollment 7,177 | Avg. net price $7,178 |
| Grossmont College View program → | Location El Cajon, CA | Enrollment 12,163 | Avg. net price $3,900 |
| Imperial Valley College View program → | Location Imperial, CA | Enrollment 7,652 | Avg. net price $1,562 |
| San Diego City College View program → | Location San Diego, CA | Enrollment 10,441 | Avg. net price $18,693 |
| San Diego Mesa College View program → | Location San Diego, CA | Enrollment 16,098 | Avg. net price $21,767 |
| San Diego Miramar College View program → | Location San Diego, CA | Enrollment 11,271 | Avg. net price $21,008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Diego City College JUCO?
Yes, San Diego City College is a JUCO program in the Pacific Southwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for San Diego City College men's basketball.
What conference is San Diego City College in?
San Diego City College competes in the Pacific Southwest Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at San Diego City College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,693 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at San Diego City College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,441 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to San Diego City College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
JUCO Programs Like San Diego City College Are Recruiting Right Now
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.