School Information

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Total Cost $22,002
Total Enrollment 32,817
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 26 : 1

San Diego State University

http://www.sdsu.edu
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, California 92182
(619) 594-5200

The mission of San Diego State University shall be to provide well-balanced, high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students and to contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and distinction in teaching, research, and service. The university shall impart an appreciation and broad understanding of human experience throughout the world and the ages. This education shall extend to 1. Diverse cultural legacies, 2. Accomplishments in many areas, such as the arts and technology, 3. The advancement of human thought, including philosophy and science, 4. The development of economic, political, and social institutions, and 5. The physical ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At San Diego State University, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,530), and 41% receive loans ($7,617 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,485. Off campus it is around $10,388.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending San Diego State University is $7,762 per year.

Yearly Tuition
San Diego State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,902
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,062
Tuition Graduate in State $0
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,160
Living Costs
San Diego State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,002
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,162
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,390
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,756
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $32,550
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $21,916
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 50,147 people applied to San Diego State University. Of the applicants, 31.0% were admitted (30.0% male & 32.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (29.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 26,800 undergraduate students at San Diego State University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 48.0% of the 6,017 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     91.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     65.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Nov 30th
Admissions Office Phone (619) 594-6336
Admissions Office Email admissions@sdsu.edu
Admissions Office Address 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-7455
Admissions Website http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to San Diego State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
San Diego State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 10
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 10
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 35 21
African-American/Black Studies 5
Asian Studies/Civilization 4 1
European Studies/Civilization 4
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 7
Latin American Studies 5 9
Women's Studies 10 11
Biological and biomedical sciences 180 38 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 171 36 9
Microbiology, General 9 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 403
Accounting 84
Business Administration and Management, General 1 310
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 9
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 83
International Business/Trade/Commerce 184
Communication, journalism, and related programs 237 47
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 114 43
Journalism 48
Radio and Television 75 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 51 68
Computer Science 51 68
Education 139 254 17
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 71
Curriculum and Instruction 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 102
Education, General 182 14
Music Teacher Education 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 31
Engineering 282 101
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 23
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 4
Civil Engineering, General 102 22
Computer Engineering, General 26
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 61 62
Manufacturing Engineering 6
Mechanical Engineering 70 7
Engineering technologies/technicians 5 2
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 5
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 2
English language and literature/letters 509 69
Creative Writing 14
English Composition 16
English Language and Literature, General 195 39
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 314
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 76 33
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
Comparative Literature 8
French Language and Literature 5 3
German Language and Literature 2
Japanese Language and Literature 4
Linguistics 11 11
Spanish Language and Literature 44 19
Health professions and related clinical sciences 387 196 20
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 10
Communication Disorders, General 59 38 3
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 66 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 91
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 171 18
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 88 7
Public Health, Other 2
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 40
History 89 28
History, General 89 28
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 273 5
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 262 5
Mathematics and statistics 49 33
Applied Mathematics 10
Mathematics, General 42 9
Statistics, General 7 14
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 79 11 3
Gerontology 14 3
Mathematics and Computer Science 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 65 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 396 21
Health and Physical Education, General 350 10
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 6
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 46
Philosophy and religious studies 42 9
Philosophy 25 9
Religion/Religious Studies 17
Physical Sciences 1
Astronomy 4 5
Atomic/Molecular Physics 1
Chemistry, General 32 18 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 12 15
Physics, General 3 9
Psychology 562 61 13
Clinical Psychology 13
Psychology, General 562 61
Public administration and social service professions 226 151
Public Administration 163 48
Social Work 63 103
Security and protective services 347
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 347
Social sciences 853 97 1
Anthropology 60 9
Criminology 6
Economics, General 160 16
Geography 38 19 1
International Relations and Affairs 84 16
Political Science and Government, General 226 11
Social Sciences, General 120
Sociology 150 20
Urban Studies/Affairs 15
Visual and performing arts 412 38
Art/Art Studies, General 339 5
Dance, General 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 39 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
Music Performance, General 27 15
Music, General 2
 
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