San Diego State University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
CollegeGrad School
San Diego State University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 5,255 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
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About
- Branch of
- The California State University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
San Diego State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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SDSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1090-1300
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
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- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade A minus
- grade B+
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Will You Get Into SDSU?
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Cost
Net Price
$6,867 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,026 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 292 responses37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 369 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 369 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business1,682 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities524 Graduates
- Psychology524 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching386 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies317 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering306 Graduates
- Biology284 Graduates
- Economics236 Graduates
- Nursing224 Graduates
- Communications221 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
27,810 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,511
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 429 responsesPoll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 470 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 200 responsesSimilar Colleges
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San Diego State University Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 5,255 reviews
Overall, the college feels like a home outside of home for me. The campus is walkable, safe, and almost every spot is full of greenery, the student and teacher population is diverse, and despite "just being a local college", I feel and am inspired by countless students and educators passions! And, the amount of free stuff I've gotten that I actually use is over 70%. But, it's not all positive. First of all, safety. I feel safe, but it isn't the case for everyone, especially when it comes to female students and teachers. Due to being an open campus, people experiencing homelessness have and regularly caused trouble, and so far, little to no action has been taken to ensure security. Second, organization. In regards to clubs/organizations and social events, there's always something going on. Literally. But, not everyone knows how to find them. Speaking from experience, the school website is outdated, and the poster boards are swarming with, well, posters.
San Diego State University provides a beautiful and growing campus filled with a diverse community. As an aerospace engineering major at SDSU, I could definitely say that the university does provide a decent education. Especially with the influx of younger professors, the school has a bright future in terms of renewed teaching methods. San Diego is a great city to be at in general, but the school has so much more to offer such as school athletics, student life, and even the party scene. One thing I would change is to spend some of the school budget towards renewing some of the student dorms because they are growing old and wearing down. From experience, I would recommend living off-campus if possible to save money and to give students better living options. Overall, if you are looking to obtain a bachelors degree here at San Diego State, I would highly recommend the school!
San Diego State University has great resources that allow all students to feel included and accepted. Their amazing facilities provide an excellent learning environment, from the plethora of beautiful outside seating, to the huge library, I always feel so comfortable on campus. Not to mention the incredible research opportunities on campus, I feel that SDSU has provided me with so many ways to gain hands on experience in my field of interest. My academic advisors are very present and want the best for me and all of my classmates. Also, I can't wait to catch a game at the new Snapdragon Stadium! I am so glad I got the opportunity to be an Aztec.