BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
San Diego State UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
Share this school:
$7,510
Avg in-state tuition
$19,390
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
Ready to take the next step?
Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.
Search all programsAbout 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 35,544, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 34%. The university offers 92 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,510, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,390.
$7,510
Avg in-state tuition
$19,390
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
Ready to take the next step?
Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.
Search all programsAdmissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
34% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Acceptance Rate 34%
Retention Rate 89%
Graduation Rate 73%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1320
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-29
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1320
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-29
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards56%
Female Student Population
27:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
36k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
34%
Hispanic
31%
Asian
13%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
4%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
25% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
20%
Pell Grant
25%
Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Explore Rankings
Best Online Master’s Degrees and Program Guide
Explore More Resources
How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.