San Diego State University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
CollegeGrad School
San Diego State University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 5,101 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
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- The California State University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
San Diego State University Rankings
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SDSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37%
Application Deadline
December 4
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
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Cost
Net Price
$13,192 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,431 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
61%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
29:1
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. 360 responses50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 360 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
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
28,084 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,407
Undergrads Over 25
442600%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 420 responsesPoll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 461 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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I truly enjoyed attending SDSU and would recommend it as a nice university to attend. There are tons of clubs and organizations on campus that are great for meeting people and sharing interests, but you have to seek them out.
I was a Biology major with the Honors Minor and I believe the quality of the my education was excellent. As a Black woman in STEM, however, I'd love to see more BIPOC faculty and more targeted support/resources for students of color. I was often the only or one of a few students of color in my classes and felt alienated sometimes. Additionally, although many of my STEM professors were extremely knowledgeable in their field, they relied heavily on students self-studying to learn concepts and used lecture as an overview/summary/specific topic rather than teach all of the information that we were responsible for knowing--so prepare for that.
Overall, state helped me grow as an individual and equipped me for my career, so I am very glad I spent my undergrad here!
I was a Biology major with the Honors Minor and I believe the quality of the my education was excellent. As a Black woman in STEM, however, I'd love to see more BIPOC faculty and more targeted support/resources for students of color. I was often the only or one of a few students of color in my classes and felt alienated sometimes. Additionally, although many of my STEM professors were extremely knowledgeable in their field, they relied heavily on students self-studying to learn concepts and used lecture as an overview/summary/specific topic rather than teach all of the information that we were responsible for knowing--so prepare for that.
Overall, state helped me grow as an individual and equipped me for my career, so I am very glad I spent my undergrad here!
I have a few important insights to offer! Firstly, your experience will be largely what you make of it! If you do not actively seek out opportunities to get involved and find pockets of community within the massive student body, it will definitely be underwhelming. Finding meaningful experiences with a long-lasting positive impact on your life is critical.
Secondly, know that the administration primarily views the institution as a business and the students as customers. That's why money is often spent in ways that will attract applicants- stadiums, rec centers, etc.- rather than put toward promoting your growth as a student and intellectual being in what should primarily be an educational environment (hiring/ paying faculty well, updating classrooms, student funding, etc.).
Lastly, while the school IS diverse and that truly betters the institutional community, much, much more could be done to actually support students with marginalized identities rather than just talk about it.
Secondly, know that the administration primarily views the institution as a business and the students as customers. That's why money is often spent in ways that will attract applicants- stadiums, rec centers, etc.- rather than put toward promoting your growth as a student and intellectual being in what should primarily be an educational environment (hiring/ paying faculty well, updating classrooms, student funding, etc.).
Lastly, while the school IS diverse and that truly betters the institutional community, much, much more could be done to actually support students with marginalized identities rather than just talk about it.
I may not have been able to achieve a full experience at San Diego State because of the pandemic with online classes. However, professors intend on ensuring that we are still cheerful on holding virtual events that motivate students to keep exceeding in academics. Something that I very much appreciate are general advisors and major advisors that guide you throughout your journey to complete all the graduation requirements. There is also many opportunities that are presented a lot of the times, which is something important to take advantage of -- experiences that you won't forget!