SDSU Description
One of the largest universities in the state of California, San Diego State University offers more than 200 areas of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Academics encompass the liberal, fine and performing arts, math and sciences and professional and pre-professional fields of study.
The most popular undergraduate majors include art, business administration, criminal justice, liberal studies, nursing and political science.
Graduate programs include everything from Engineering to Rehabilitation Counseling. Numerous educational credentials and several doctoral degrees are also available.
Highly regarded for its contributions to minority education, SDSU is recognized for the percentage of degrees it awards Hispanic students.
Student life at San Diego State is as plentiful as its academics. Students have access to over 200 student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, Greek life and the nationally renowned student radio station.
Admissions requirements vary depending on the program to which one is applying. Tuition and housing costs are substantially lower for in-state residents. Financial aid is also available to those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Aztecs
Nickname
SDSU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,902
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,062
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
32,817
SDSU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 29,481
- Freshman Class
- 4,386
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 32,817
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 89%
- Graduate
- 11%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 81%
- Part-Time
- 19%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 91%
- Out-of-State
- 9%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 59%
- Men
- 41%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 15%
- Caucasian
- 44%
- Latino
- 23%
- Other
- 14%
Students State Origin
- California
- 91%
- Other
- 9%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%
