San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public 4-year institution in San Diego, CA. It enrolls about 39,241 students and admits roughly 34% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | San Diego, CA 92182 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Enrollment | 39,241 |
| Acceptance rate | 34% |
| Applicants / admitted | 82,800 / 28,517 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,170 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 78% |
| Transfer-out rate | 1% |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,500 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.sdsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6195945200 |
Admissions
About 82,800 students applied and 28,517 were admitted. Of those admitted, 6,162 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,290 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,170. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,500 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,655 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,241 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,205 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,176 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,913 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,084 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 78% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA, San Diego County. Its coordinates are 32.7752, -117.0712.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?
About 34% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 82,800 applicants.
How much does San Diego State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,290 for in-state students and $20,170 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend San Diego State University?
About 39,241 students are enrolled.