| Air Force vs. San Diego State |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| - | Undergraduate Tuition | $8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $6,538 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter14.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier36.19% |
| Favorable78.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.36% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,114 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,137 |
| Smaller4,114 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,782 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 5,355 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty27 to 1 |
| 228 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Lower$104,490 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,223 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.