San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public, four or more years institution located in San Diego, California. The campus is situated in a large city area and is home to 30,848 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Student-to-faculty Ratio
27
Awards Offered
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
City
San Diego
College Type
Public
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Large City
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$8,507
General
Address
5500 Campanile DrSan Diego, California 92182-0001
College Website
Phone
(619) 594-5200
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
San Diego State University has an acceptance rate of 34%. The acceptance rate of 34% implies that for every 100 students that applied 34 students got accepted. 70,048 students appied to San Diego State University. 34% of the students that applied got accepted, and 22% that that got accepted enrolled.
Number of Applicants
Acceptance Rate
The SAT composite score at San Diego State University ranged from 1110 to 1320. The ACT composite score at San Diego State University ranged from 22 to 29.
SAT Composite | 1110 - 1320 |
ACT Composite | 22 - 29 |
Application Fee | $70 |
Costs to Attend
The cost for in-state undergraduate students to attend San Diego State University for an academic year can be broken down into $5,742 for tuition, $1,768 for fees, $1,969 for books and supplies, $17,752 for room and board and $3,291 for other expenses.
In-State Tuition and Fees
In-state tuition | $5,742 |
In-state fees | $1,768 |
Books and supplies | $1,969 |
Room and board | $17,752 |
Other expenses | $3,291 |
The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend San Diego State University for an academic year can be broken down into $17,622 for tuition, $1,768 for fees, $1,969 for books and supplies, $17,752 for room and board and $3,291 for other expenses.
Out-of-State Tution and Fees
Out-of-state tuition | $17,622 |
Out-of-state fees | $1,768 |
Books and supplies | $1,969 |
Room and board | $17,752 |
Other expenses | $3,291 |
Students
San Diego State University has 30,848 undergradute students. 45% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 55% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
45% men
55% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at San Diego State University is 73%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 69% compared to 75% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at San Diego State University is 89%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at San Diego State University is $55,900 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $32,500 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $73,100.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at San Diego State University is 89% compared to 11% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
89% percent_working
11% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at San Diego State University include "Business Administration, Management and Operations" with 1623 graduates followed by "Psychology, General" with 541 graduates, "Criminal Justice and Corrections" with 386 graduates, "Health and Physical Education/Fitness" with 374 graduates and "Biology, General" with 277 graduates.
Program/Major | Graduates |
---|---|
Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1623 |
Psychology, General | 541 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections | 386 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 374 |
Biology, General | 277 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving bachelors degree.
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