2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of San Diego State University is $8,290 for in-state students and $20,170 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,724 for in-state students and $19,228 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,408 for California residents and $20,287 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,841 for California residents and $19,345 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,290$20,170
Graduate$9,724$19,228
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,408$20,287
Graduate$9,841$19,345
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at San Diego State University is 39.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.67%. The average graduation rate is 78%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 37,402 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $55,900. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $85,200 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 San Diego State Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »39.26% Acceptance Rate / 21.67% Yield
Graduation Rate »78%
Transfer-out Rate1%
Retention Rate89%(full-time), 58% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio4.00% (25 to 1)
Student Population »37,402 (32,194 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$8,114
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$55,900
Average Salary by Field of Study$20,300 - $85,200

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

San Diego State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at San Diego State
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
San Diego State provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at San Diego State
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of San Diego State. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 8,288. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $6,688.
San Diego State Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity8,288

San Diego State Campuses and Colleges

San Diego State University has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
NameLocationTuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CA$7,060$18,940

San Diego State University Directory Information

Address5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182-0001
Phone619-594-5200
WEBSchool's Website
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Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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