San Diego State University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
36%
Submitting ACT
85%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1221
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
36,484
Total Number of Undergrads
31,321
Classroom Sizes
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $8,174 |
| 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. | $20,054 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1146 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
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.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,431
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,671
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,471
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.
29%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,017
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
400
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Aztecs
School Colors
scarlet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
Sacramento
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
34%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,900
What Students Are Saying
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
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