Join today! maybe laterClose

With a CollegeXpress profile, you can:

Enter our 10,000
Scholarship Contest

Without With Profile
Search for colleges Included with registration Included without registration
Search for scholarshipsIncluded with registration Included without registration
Read articles, blogs, and Ask the Experts adviceIncluded with registration Included with registration
Ask our Experts a question Included with registration Included with registration
Access all the details on a CollegeXpress college profile Included with registration
View scholarship applications details Included with registration
Save your favorite colleges and scholarships Included with registration
Tell colleges you want to be recruited! Included with registration
Compare your favorite colleges Included with registration
Enter our $10k scholarship contest Included with registration
Refer your friends every month for a chance to win $500 Included with registration
sign up login

Tuition

$8,793

$19,953

not including room and board

More Financial Details

Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,092
Declined + 35,272
Total Received 51,364
More Admissions Details

Public

26,624

undergraduate students

4,973

graduate students

More Student Details

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Lists & Rankings

More Lists & Rankings

undergraduateRatios

44%

56%

male

female

1  :  23

teacher

students

More Student Details
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
47%
400-499
27%
300-399
5%
700-800
4%
600-699
28%
500-599
43%
400-499
22%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
39%
18-23
41%
12-17
10%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
53%
18-23
33%
12-17
7%
30-36
5%
24-29
48%
18-23
41%
12-17
6%
More Admissions Details

Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Management
  3. Communication Studies
More Majors

San Diego, CA

--°F

wed thu fri sat sun
-- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- --
More San Diego Details

School Facts

San Diego State, founded in 1897, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 300-acre campus is located in San Diego.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 31,597
Established in 1897
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEHSA (Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4682
ACT 0398

Right Now

Virtual Tour

San Diego State University

Take the Tour!

San Diego, CA

300-acre suburban campus in San Diego (population: 1,326,179); branch campus in Calexico. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
14%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
63%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
19 fraternities 9% of male students
 
20 sororities 9% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
47%
400-499
27%
300-399
5%
700-800
4%
600-699
28%
500-599
43%
400-499
22%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
39%
18-23
41%
12-17
10%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
53%
18-23
33%
12-17
7%
30-36
5%
24-29
48%
18-23
41%
12-17
6%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Geographical residence
State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,092
Declined + 35,272
Total Received 51,364

Admissions Contact

Beverly Arata
Director of Admissions
P: 619 594-6336
admissions@sdsu.edu

Cost

Additional fees 7,076
Books & supplies 1,717
Total $8,793
Average Financial Aid - 11,000
Total with Avg. Aid $-2,207

Financial Aid

71%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$11,000

Average financial aid

Scholarships

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $44,301,000
State $27,925,000
Institutional $34,004,000
Other external $36,000
Total $106,266,000

Non-need-based

Federal $17,000
State $24,000
Institutional $2,015,000
Other external $2,692,000
Total $4,748,000

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 619 594-6323
F: 619 594-4268
fao@mail.sdsu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Craig Yamamoto
Director of Financial Aid
fao@mail.sdsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Division I), Mountain West Conference (Division I, Football I-A), Pacific-10 Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Aztecs (The Aztec Warrior)
School colors
red and black

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Club Sports - Men's

Cycling, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Surfing, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing

Club Sports - Women's

Cycling, Dance, Skiing, Soccer, Surfing, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Jim Sterk (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Aerospace Engineering
African-American Studies
American Indian Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Art/Studio Performance
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Audiology
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biological Science
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Cell/Molecular Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Chicano/Chicana Studies
Child Development
Child Development/Early Childhood Education
City/Regional Planning
Civil Engineering
Classics
Clinical Psychology
Communications
Communicative Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computational Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Criminology
Dance
Diversified Studies/Education
Ecology
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Science
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies/Sustainability
European Studies
Evolutionary Biology
Exercise Physiology/Nutritional Science
Finance
Financial Services
Food/Nutrition
French
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
German
Gerontology
Health Science
History
Homeland Security
Hotel/Hospitality Management
Humanities
Information Systems
Interdisciplinary Health Services
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Security/Conflict Resolution
Japanese
Journalism
Kinesiology/Physical Education
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics/Science Education
Mechanical Engineering
Mexican-American Studies
Microbiology
Modern Jewish Studies
Music
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Nutritional Sciences
Philosophy
Physical Science
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Pre-Nursing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Radiological Health Physics
Real Estate
Recreation Administration
Regulatory Affairs
Religious Studies
Rhetoric/Writing Studies
Russian
Russian/Central European Studies
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication
Statistics
Telecommunications/Film
Television/Film/New Media
Television/Film/New Media Production
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts/Performance
Undeclared
Urban Studies
Women's Studies

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Management
  3. Communication Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

31,597

total students

93%

7%

in-state

out-of-state

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Undergraduate

84%

26,624
students

Female
56%
14,833

Male
44%
11,791

Graduate

16%

4,973
students

Female
61%
3,043

Male
39%
1,930

undergraduateFull-time

88%

23,473
students

Female
56%
13,106

Male
44%
10,367

undergraduatePart-time

12%

3,151
students

Female
55%
1,727

Male
45%
1,424

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Hispanic/Latino
37%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

28%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
India
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Sweden
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Negar Davis
Director, International Student Center
619 594-1982
isc.reception@sdsu.edu

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!

Lists & Rankings

$10,000

Scholarship Contest

This is one scholarship you don't need to complete a special application for!

Enter Today!
Colleges with Strong Programs in Psychology Colleges with the Largest Enrollment of Hispanic Students Colleges with No Tuition for State Residents Colleges with Phi Beta Kappa Chapters Colleges with Strength in Men's Golf Colleges to Prepare for a Career in Education