Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Online | sdsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in San Diego, California, San Diego State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 67,660 prospective students applied, and 25,646 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,269 enrolled in the school. 31,032 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,452 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $2,394. San Diego State is ranked 323 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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San Diego State is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for San Diego State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#323 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#98 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in California
#10 in Best Public Colleges in California
#404 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1300 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.82 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 |
| Other Fees | $2,394 |
| Room and Board | $19,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,927 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,484 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 |
| Other Fees | $2,394 |
| Room and Board | $19,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,927 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,364 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122409 IPEDS survey data for San Diego State University.
Current students may use the San Diego State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.