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San Diego State University

Tuition
20,170
Students
40,745
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

40,745

Graduation Rate

78%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.44%

Apply

82,800

Accepted

28,517

Attend

6,162

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

$8,290

Out-of-State

$20,170

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,852

State/Local Grants

$4,603

Institutional/Scholarships

$2,035

Graduate

In-State

$9,724

Out-of-State

$19,228

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$21,117

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$21,630

Books & Supplies

$908

Personal Expenses

$3,244

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)

882

Average Assistance

$6,277

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

26

Average Assistance

$2,161

Academics

Graduation Rate78%

Student Faculty Ratio19:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled40,745

Undergraduate

34,805

Graduate

5,940

Full-Time

86%

Part-Time

14%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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