San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
San Diego State University is a four-year, public school located in San Diego, CA.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
San Diego State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

36% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 89,972 applied, 32,561 accepted, and 6,629 enrolled in San Diego State.
2,624 men and 4,005 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,728 for California residents and $21,328 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,252 for California residents and $20,332 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.74% compared to last year at San Diego State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

28,284 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,538.
For freshmen, 6,235 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $5,459.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 41,137 students enrolled San Diego State in 2025.
By gender, 17,570 men and 23,567 women students are enrolled.
There are 35,782 undergraduate and 5,355 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

262 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 119 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of San Diego State is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The retention rate is 91% for full-time and 91% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate
91%
Students to Faculty Ratio
27 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,117 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for San Diego State and the average faculty salary is $117,223. The studetns to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.
There are 4,229 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $85,193.
Number of Faculties
2,117
Average Faculty Salary
$117,223
Number of Staffs
4,229
Average Staff Salary
$85,193

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

San Diego State University is a member of Mountain West Conference (MW).
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