$7,460
$19,340
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details34%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 20,943 |
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| Declined | + 39,748 |
| Total Received | 60,691 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA |
| Concordia University — Irvine | Irvine, CA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| SAT | 4682 |
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| ACT | 0398 |
San Diego State University, founded in 1897, is a public research university. Its 300-acre campus is located in San Diego.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 34,688 |
| Established in | 1897 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
280-acre campus in San Diego (population: 1,406,630); 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
| Application fee | $55 |
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| 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 |
34%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 20,943 |
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| Declined | + 39,748 |
| Total Received | 60,691 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Geographical residence
State residency
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
Sabrina Cortell
Director of Admissions
P: 855 594-6336
admissions@sdsu.edu
| Tuition | $5,742 |
| Room & board | $15,966 |
| Additional fees | $1,718 |
| Books & supplies | $1,854 |
| Total | $25,280 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,400 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,880 |
69%
$11,400
Need-based
| Federal | $49,800,000 |
| State | $33,100,000 |
| Institutional | $30,600,000 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $113,500,000 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $21,000 |
| State | $2,300,000 |
| Institutional | $3,300,000 |
| Other external | $3,400,000 |
| Total | $9,021,000 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| 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 |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 115 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Iraq Kuwait Mexico Saudi Arabia Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Bradley Moon
Director of International Recruitment
619 594-1847
intladmission@sdsu.edu
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