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San Diego State University
  • 4 Year
  • SAN DIEGO, CA
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The California State University
San Diego State University
#70 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAN DIEGO, CA
  • 5,255 reviews
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    San Diego State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    15%
    Average Housing Cost
    $12,824 / year
    Poll
    44%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 239 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 446 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,344 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 952 responses
    • The habit
      15%
    • Chipotle
      13%
    • Farmer's Market
      10%
    • Panda Express
      10%
    • Olive Oil Cafe
      9%
    • Shakesmart
      9%
    • Oggi's
      9%
    67%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 310 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 239 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      40%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      6%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    64%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 310 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 199 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      30%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      46%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      19%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      6%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 257 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      12%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      22%
    • Not very visible.
      12%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 470 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      8%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      70%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      21%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 351 responses
    • Welcome Week
      18%
    • Men,s Basketball Games
      16%
    • The days when we don't have classes
      16%
    • Carnival night
      13%
    • Family Weekend
      8%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • Greenfest
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 330 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      21%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      49%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      5%
    • Parties? What parties?
      8%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 199 responses
    • The greek life
      35%
    • It is whatever you want it to be
      22%
    • Halloween
      19%
    • Aztec Nights
      15%
    • Sigma halloween
      3%
    • Orientation night
      3%
    • Halloween
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    8%
    Women in Sororities
    9%
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 429 responses
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