| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1320 | $1200 | $1150 |
| 12 Weeks | $3960 | $3600 | $3450 |
| 20 Weeks | $6600 | $6000 | $5750 |
| 24 Weeks | $7920 | $7200 | $6900 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1160 | $1050 | $980 |
| 12 Weeks | $3480 | $3150 | $2940 |
| 20 Weeks | $5800 | $5250 | $4900 |
| 24 Weeks | $6960 | $6300 | $5880 |
San Diego Mesa College is a public community college located in San Diego, California, part of the San Diego Community College District. The college welcomes international students from around the world to pursue associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Mesa College's International Student Program supports F-1 visa students through I-20 processing, admissions advising, academic counseling, and student services throughout their time at the college. San Diego Mesa College does not provide on-campus housing. International students are responsible for arranging their own off-campus accommodations.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending San Diego Mesa College. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate: your furnished private room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history required. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
San Diego is one of the most desirable cities in the US for international students, and your host family is your first real connection to life here. You practice English every day at home, not just in the classroom, and your host can help you navigate the city, use public transit, and find your way to the Mesa College campus. For students arriving in San Diego for the first time, that local support from day one makes the transition much smoother.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near San Diego Mesa College matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request. Contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College, including students in associate degree programs, certificate programs, and transfer pathways. Contact us to check availability near the Mesa College campus.
No. San Diego Mesa College does not offer on-campus dormitories or college-managed housing. Housing is entirely the responsibility of the student. Homestay is one of the most practical solutions, providing a furnished private room, meals, Wi-Fi, and utilities all in one flat monthly rate, with no lease or long-term commitment required.
Yes. Many international students at Mesa College are working toward a transfer to a UC or CSU campus. Living with an American host family in San Diego during your time at Mesa College helps you build English fluency, cultural familiarity, and the everyday independence you will need when you transition to university life.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks and can be extended to match the length of your program. Whether you are enrolled for one semester or staying through your transfer preparation, flexible options are available with no long-term lease required.