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San Diego State University
- 4 Year
- San Diego, CA
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 5,031 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 minus
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
San Diego State University Rankings
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SDSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34%
SAT Range
1110-1320
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
$14,499 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,507 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
27:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 292 responses
- 38%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 354 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 354 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business1,623 Graduates
- Psychology541 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities493 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies386 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching374 Graduates
- Communications283 Graduates
- Biology277 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering268 Graduates
- Economics205 Graduates
- Arts193 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
27,638 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,210
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 414 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 455 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
73%
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 responses
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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!
I loved my experience at San Diego State. My experience with my professors was always very positive and they were always very helpful and interested in making sure I obtained the material well. They always made lectures entertaining. Not only is the campus breathtaking, SDSU is located in the best place possible. At SDSU, you're surrounded by so much to do--beaches, shopping malls, hiking, etc. Not only did I thrive academically, but my social life excelled as well. There's so many ways to get involved on campus, through Greek life and a variety of clubs. Although the transition into college may seem intimidating, SDSU is an amazing school and you''ll be sure to find your place here!