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San Diego State University

Acceptance Rate 39.26 %
Tuition & Fees $20,170
($8,290)
Student Population 37,402
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,114
Graduation Rate 78 %

Academic Overview

San Diego State University Campus, San Diego, CA
San Diego State University is a public, four-years institute located in San Diego, California. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,290 for California residents and $20,170 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,724 for California residents and $19,228 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 37,402 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 39.26% and the graduation rate is 78% last year.
The salary after graduation from San Diego State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $55,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, San Diego State's tuition & fees is $8,290 for California residents and $20,170 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,724 for in-state students and $19,228 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,290$20,170
Graduate$9,724$19,228
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at San Diego State. The acceptance rate of San Diego State is 39.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.67%. The average graduation rate is 78% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,114 and 61% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 37,402 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for San Diego State University is 39.26 %.
Acceptance Rate
39.26%
Graduation Rate for San Diego State University is 78 %
Graduation Rate
78%
Transfer-out Rate for San Diego State University is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for San Diego State University is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for San Diego State University is 37,402
Student Population
37,402
Student to Faculty Ratio for San Diego State University is 25 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
25 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,114 at San Diego State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,114

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182-0001
Phone619-594-5200
WEBwww.sdsu.edu/
Admissionarweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidgo.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/financialaid/Default.aspx
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/pages/csu-costs.aspx
Athletichttps://goaztecs.com/documents/2022/8/11/15-16_GSR_Final_Report.pdf
Disability Servicego.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/sds/Default.aspx

Offered Degrees

San Diego State offers 247 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's940
Master's861
Doctorate (Research)230
Doctorate (Practical)20
Doctorate (Other)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate401

Special Learning Opportunities

San Diego State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:8,288)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,688)

Veterans Benefits

San Diego State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges