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San Diego State University
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  • 4 Year
  • SAN DIEGO, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B

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San Diego State is a highly rated public university located in San Diego, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 27,810 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the San Diego State acceptance rate is 38%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 76% of students, San Diego State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,700.

About

5500 CAMPANILE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92182
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference

San Diego State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SDSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
38%
Application Deadline
November 30
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
$6,867 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,026 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 309 responses
37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 394 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 394 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    65%
  • On Campus
    31%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
27,810 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,511
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 274 responses
  • Fun but studious -
    37%
  • Good mix of fun and studious
    30%
  • Fun
    8%
  • GREAT VIBES
    8%
  • Dedicated
    5%
  • Delinquent criminal party people
    2%
  • Great crowd
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 454 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 495 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 296 responses
  • Difficult yet fun
    26%
  • Work hard, play hard
    26%
  • Very balanced
    14%
  • Hard but crazy fun
    7%
  • Laid back
    7%
  • Sociable
    6%
  • Just transferred
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation 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. 203 responses

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