San Diego State University
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$7,720
Avg in-state tuition
$19,600
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in San Diego, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,334, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 37%. The university offers 110 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,720, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,600.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in California
- #3 Ranked in Best Online Business Administration Programs of 2022
- #4 Ranked in Best Accelerated Online Degree Programs of 2022
- #5 Ranked in Best Online Criminal Justice Programs of 2022
- #6 Ranked in Best Public Administration Programs
- #7 Ranked in Fastest Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs
- #9 Ranked in Best Speech Pathology Programs
- #13 Ranked in The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in 2022
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
37% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
76% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1090-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards36k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
27:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
34%
Hispanic
33%
Asian
13%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Unknown
4%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
35,821
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 1% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
25%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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