35%

Acceptance Rate

$8,006

Avg.Financial Aid

001151

FAFSA Code

San Diego State University (SDSU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.sdsu.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    35,303

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

San Diego State University is a public university and was founded in 1897. It is the third oldest university under the California State University (CSU)System. The university ranks among the top ten universities nationwide in terms of ethnic and racial diversity among their student body. The University offers 190 Bachelor’s degrees, 91 master’s degrees, 25 doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with other universities, the SDSU also offers 26 different teaching credentials. The university is famous for its doctoral programs as it includes EdD, DPT, JD, AuD, DNP and Ph.D. programs in collaboration with other universities.

San Diego State University, which is located in San Diego, California is a public university. Around 87% of the students are 24 and under at San Diego State University. At SDSU around 34% are white, 32% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 13% are Asian. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. Ellen Ochoa, Tony Gwynn, Gregory Peck, and Julie Kavner are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. SDSU offers a total of 362 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

5500 Campanile Dr

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that San Diego State University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    35%

  • SAT Range

    1110 - 1310

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    22 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $55

  • Accept Common App

    None

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to SDSU is moderately difficult. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $70, as part of the admission process at SDSU. The SAT score in the range of 1110-1320 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to San Diego State University, must score 25 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 22 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, California 92182-0001. To gather more information, they can call them at (619) 594-5200.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $14,568

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,742

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $29,318

  • Other Fees

    $1,746

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $16,892

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,023

Total One Year Cost

$29,318

Before applying to SDSU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $34,578. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

27:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$187

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    1,303 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    589 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    364 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    335 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    291 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    260 Graduates

  • Economics

    220 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    202 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    291 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    260 Graduates

  • Economics

    220 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    202 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    187 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    185 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    184 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    169 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    147 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    140 Graduates

  • Sociology

    131 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    129 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    124 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    119 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    116 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    115 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    115 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    111 Graduates

  • International Business

    110 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    102 Graduates

  • Social Work

    95 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    88 Graduates

  • Journalism

    87 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    87 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    82 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    81 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    70 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    68 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    68 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    67 Graduates

  • Music

    51 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    51 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    50 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    50 Graduates

  • History

    46 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    40 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    37 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    36 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    36 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    34 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    33 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    33 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    32 Graduates

  • Statistics

    26 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    24 Graduates

  • Gerontology

    19 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    19 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    17 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    15 Graduates

  • Urban Studies/Affairs

    14 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering Technologi...

    13 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    12 Graduates

  • Physics

    12 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    12 Graduates

  • Dance

    11 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    11 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    9 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    7 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    6 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    6 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    3 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    1 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

30,586

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Full-time / Part-time

90% / 10%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

35%

Unknown

4%

Black

4%

Hispanic

31%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

7%

Asian

13%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

16%

Out Of State

80%

In State

4%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$68,953 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

15%

Averege Housing Cost

$11,054/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,578/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,578/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

The Aztec Warrior

School Colors

scarlet and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mountain West Conference

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

8

Sports Club

29

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At SDSU, $17,752 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. San Diego State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SDSU costs around $5,578 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 45% and 55%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$37,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$51,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$11,200 - $25,498

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$116 - $265

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,006

Students Receiving Federal Grants

24%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,282

Students Receiving State Aid

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,790

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,677

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$13,534

$30K - $48K

$12,107

$48K - $75K

$7,655

$75K - $110K

$3,934

> $110K

$846

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$108,341,000

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$12,191,700

The financial aid department of San Diego State University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at San Diego State University is around $7,345 and the federal grant is $5,381. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,901 and institutional aid worth $7,345. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to San Diego State University amount to $108,341,000 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $12,191,700.

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