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San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a large, public institution located in San Diego, ca. San Diego State University offers undergraduate degrees in 212 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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31,810 undergraduates
$8,174 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
39.3%
SAT score average
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ACT score average
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Average high school GPA
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Application fee
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Key deadlines
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! San Diego State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
25
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer Science
Biology, General
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$8,174
Additional expenses
Room & board
$19,714
Books & supplies
$1,146
Other expenses
$3,076
Cost of attendance*
$32,110
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$20,054
Additional expenses
Room & board
$19,714
Books & supplies
$1,146
Other expenses
$3,076
Cost of attendance*
$43,990
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? San Diego State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,810, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about San Diego State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is San Diego State University?
San Diego State University is located in San Diego, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?
The acceptance rate for San Diego State University is 39%.
What’s the average GPA for San Diego State University?
The average high school GPA for San Diego State University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at San Diego State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at San Diego State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $128,440.
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