| San Diego State vs. UCSB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$19,022 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier36.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter32.97% |
| Favorable20.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.78% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller26,133 |
| Larger35,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,181 |
| Larger5,355 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,952 |
| Larger2,454 | Online Student Population | Smaller57 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | 1,241 |
| Lower$117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$186,097 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.