| San Diego State vs. UNLV |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #121 in National Universities #2 in Nevada 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 | 1-Year Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,748 Nevada Residents $27,411 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,413 Nevada Residents $25,555 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,101 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter36.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.17% |
| Lower20.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.19% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | Smaller32,911 |
| Larger35,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller27,132 |
| Smaller5,355 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,779 |
| Smaller2,454 | Online Student Population | Larger3,840 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | 2,568 |
| Lower$117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,137 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.