Overview
San Diego State University is a public research institution located in San Diego, California. What began as an all-female college for elementary school teachers now consists of 8 colleges that offer 95 undergraduate programs plus a variety of graduate options. Today, SDSU conducts research in health issues, energy solutions, and robotics, while the Zahn Innovation Platform and Lavin Entrepreneurship Center provides students with the tools to start their own businesses. Students at SDSU have residential options that include traditional dorm rooms, Living-Learning communities, as well as gender-inclusive housing, or they can opt to live abroad using the SDSU exchange programs, ISEP, California State University International Programs, and more.
Acceptance Rate:
39%
Average Net Price:
$13,192
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1221
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,290 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,170 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $21,630 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
67%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,934
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,165
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,789
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3167
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,165
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$169,499,568
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$17,482,549
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,240
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,520
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$148
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,167
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,759
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
77250
Students Applied
20%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
4777
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
36%
Submitting ACT
85%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1221
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
37,402
Total Number of Undergrads
32,194
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
131
Faculty Overview
0
100
62%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
122
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
400
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Aztecs
School Colors
scarlet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
San Diego State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,900
Top 5 Cities
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
Sacramento
Top 5 Employers
San Diego State University
Qualcomm
City of San Diego
Apple
EY
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,520
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$148
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have definitely learned new information and facts I did not know prior to attending SDSU. All professors are unique with their own way of helping students learn the material. Professor's office hours are so helpful and fitting to your schedule, and if they are not professors go out of their way to make a personal appointment to meet with you at your best time. The Lovely Library is amazing, it offers so many resources for your project needs and something very special that not many libraries have are it offers a 24 Hour Study Area! This study area is open to all SDSU students needing that extra time to finish up their studies or school work.
Lizette from Planada, CA
I feel like I am learning a lot not only because of the professors but because of my own effort. All the professors I have had are very intelligent, each with their own knowledge in certain fields. They provide you with all the information and help that you need to successfully and fully understand the material.
francisco from Chula Vista, CA
From my experience the professors are entertaining and informational so class isn't completely boring.
Pharon from San Diego, CA
The professors here are very helpful. You definitely learn a great deal in each of your classes.
Stephanie from Palmdale, CA
With such a large university, there are so many interesting classes and majors.
Sheyenne from Fallbrook, CA
The classes are great! The campus staff offers tons of help to pick out your classes to make sure you are utilizing your time and expediting your stay here on campus. I am currently taking Sociology, Political Science, Spanish, Communication, Rhetoric Writing Studies...these class are great and have GREAT professors that are there for you. Everyday I love going to class because there is so much knowledge to be had. I believe that I have had an extraordinary academic experience at SDSU and am hopeful that my experience will continue throughout my four years here. If you want to learn with the best of the best then come to SDSU.
Andrea from Palmdale, CA
Every class at this university can be applied to the real world. The professors and teaching assistants have a genuine interest in their field of study and enjoy informing others about their passion. Also, the student tend to be very adamant about learning and helping their peers learn.
Juliette from San Diego, CA
San Diego State University is a pretty diverse school in this school students will find people pretty much from all over the world. Its environment makes you study outside the library, of course not in cold days. Everything about SDSU is great its classes, bookstore, dorms, library, dinner services, and student services.
Denisse from Imperial Beach, CA
Despite what most people say about the difficulty of learning in large classrooms, the amount of learning that goes on within is tremendous. Yes maybe you wont have time to ask 10 questions in class, but every professor has set aside office hours for students who need help, guidance, pretty much anything they can help you with. SDSU is filled with some of the most amazing professors who really care about their students success and learning and are passionate about their subject.
Shaghayegh from San Diego, CA
The classes here are definitely challenging especially if you start slacking off. There is a lot of reading (mainly because I'm an English major) but it's always really interesting. Although there are certain sets of required classes we need to take, there's a wide variety of other courses you can take as well so there's always something that you can take of interest to you.
Khyati from Santa Clara, CA
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