San Diego,
CA
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About SDSU
San Diego State University is a public, state university in the city of San Diego, California. SDSU was founded in 1897. The university currently enrolls around 36,637 students per year, including 31,724 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for San Diego State University
It is moderately difficult to get into SDSU. In 2022, SDSU accepted 39% of applicants. Out of 77,250 applications received in 2022, 30,331 students were offered admission.
| San Diego State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 39% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
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SDSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,674
In State$40,554
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$2,432
$2,432
Housing
$20,500
$20,500
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at SDSU is like? There are approximately 36,637 students enrolled at SDSU, including 31,724 undergraduate students and 4,913 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from CA and 14% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time11%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
36,637
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
39%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$8,174
Out-of-State
$20,054
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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