| San Diego State vs. SAC |
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|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #76 in California Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$1,180 California Residents $10,756 Out-of-State |
| $10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,226 |
| Admission | ||
| 36.19% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 20.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger41,137 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,248 |
| Larger35,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller27,248 |
| 5,355 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller2,454 | Online Student Population | Larger8,579 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower31% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher7% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty33 to 1 |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | 974 |
| Lower$117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.