San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

B+

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About San Diego State University

San Diego State University is a large, public institution in San Diego, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 35,377 students. The acceptance rate is 36%. 76% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,909.

36%

Acceptance

$15,364

Net price

35,377

Enrollment

76%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

36%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,364

Average net price

$8,728

In-state tuition

$21,328

Out-of-state tuition

$23,030

Room & board

$946

Books & supplies

$27,780

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$15,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,910

$30–48K

$10,017

$48–75K

$12,697

$75–110K

$15,891

$110K+

$23,821

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business26.3%

Psychology8.3%

Social Sciences7.3%

Engineering7.1%

Communications6.7%

Criminal Justice6.0%

Health & Nursing5.5%

Visual & Performing Arts4.9%

Parks & Recreation4.5%

Computer Science3.7%

After Graduation

$64,909

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,620

Median earnings (6 yrs)

76%

Graduation rate

91%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,619

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

35,377

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

37%

White

34%

Asian

13%

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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