- AcademicsB+
- ValueA-
- DiversityA
- CampusB+
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationA-
- DormsC
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyC
San Diego State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
San Diego State University Rankings
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Admissions
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Cost
Net Price
$14,344/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
29:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.290 responses
- 37%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.322 responses
- 49%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.322 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
1,239 GraduatesPsychology
552 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
351 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
341 GraduatesCommunications
314 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
298 GraduatesBiology
250 GraduatesArts
221 GraduatesNursing
219 GraduatesEconomics
206 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
26,790Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 51%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.382 responses
Poll
- 73%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.422 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 81%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.197 responses
San Diego State University Reviews
4,525 reviews
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San Diego State University offers a unique experience to its students. There are numerous students organizations, clubs, and sports provided for students to get involved on campus. Also, within each college, internships and job opportunities are available for students to take advantage and gain knowledge. San Diego State provides meaningful opportunities for myself and the student body. The campus is incredibly diverse which allows for a truly meaningful experience. As a college community, we welcome students from various backgrounds to contribute to our intellectually diverse population. This school offers a unique and and valuable experience to all students. Each person who belongs to San Diego State is involved in creating success for its students. I am proud to be apart of such a rewarding community. Go SDSU!
SDSU's motto is "Leadership Starts Here." And it really does. Our campus embodies the meaning of diversity, leadership and school pride. I love being an Aztec because there is an opportunity for every student. Whether it is joining a club, becoming a Greek Life member, or presenting at our annual student research symposium, SDSU enables every student to find their center and graduate as teachable, honorable members of society. Our football and basketball teams have made history at championships. Students at SDSU stand for what they believe in. Importantly, SDSU academia has increased over the years, making it now one of the top research schools and California State universities applied to. Fight on, Aztecs!
I came to San Diego State Univeristy (SDSU, San Diego State, or simply "State") after growing up in suburban Los Angeles. It was not my first choice in school as I was trying to go to private universities, but I write this and can easily say I am blessed to call myself an alumni of SDSU. My time there was truly the most fun, inspiring, challenging, and rewarding experience in my life. I met friends for life, took on leadership positions that helped me grow, and immersed myself in a campus and environment that was dedicated to making sure students had the best experience possible. Despite SDSU's reputation for partying, it's a GREAT academic school and I felt challenged and enlightened by the coursework I took. It's also one of the few research CSUs! All-in-all, San Diego State was, and still, amazing. Like other college campuses, it does have its imperfections, but I would easily recommend it for those looking to attend a 4-year institution of higher learning.