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 |
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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 70,048 prospective students applied, and 23,905 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,275 enrolled in the school. 30,451 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,852 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,768. San Diego State is ranked 292 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Academics
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San Diego State is rated within the top 36% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#292 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#88 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in California
#10 in Best Public Colleges in California
#470 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1320 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,969 |
| Other Fees | $1,768 |
| Room and Board | $17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,522 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,969 |
| Other Fees | $1,768 |
| Room and Board | $17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,402 |
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.