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For Educators: Military Resources

San Diego State University

Tuition
21,328
Students
42,660
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

42,660

Graduation Rate

76%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate36.19%

Apply

89,972

Accepted

32,561

Attend

6,629

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$70

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,728

Out-of-State

$21,328

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,229

State/Local Grants

$5,935

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,866

Graduate

In-State

$10,252

Out-of-State

$20,332

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$24,298

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$23,030

Books & Supplies

$946

Personal Expenses

$3,386

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

906

Average Assistance

$6,490

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

23

Average Assistance

$2,360

Academics

Graduation Rate76%

Student Faculty Ratio20:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Education, General
  • Public Health, General
  • Social Work

Student Body

Students Enrolled42,660

Undergraduate

36,724

Graduate

5,936

Full-Time

87%

Part-Time

13%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.