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Colleges / San Diego State University

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate38%
Acceptance Rate38%

About SDSU

San Diego State University is a public, state school in the city of San Diego, California. SDSU was founded in 1897. The college currently enrolls around 35,732 students a year, including 30,865 undergrad students.

SDSU Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into SDSU. SDSU admitted 38% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 67,660 applications received in 2022, 25,646 students were offered admission.

San Diego State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 38%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional May require tests

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San Diego State University is located in the city of San Diego.

If you are interested in seeing SDSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 8 to San Diego, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lindbergh Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what San Diego State University and San Diego are like without leaving home.

College Info

5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182

Campus Setting: Urban

SDSU Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 30

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SDSU is Nov 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SDSU is Nov 30.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

SDSU ACT Scores

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SDSU SAT Scores

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SDSU Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$29,058

In State

$40,938

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$2,456
$2,456
Housing
$19,714
$19,714
Books
$1,146
$1,146

Student Life

Wondering what life at SDSU is like? There are approximately 35,732 students enrolled at SDSU, including 30,865 undergraduate students and 4,867 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from CA and 13% percent of students are from other states.

89%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

35,732

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

38%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,198

Out-of-State

$20,078

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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