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SDSU offers 81 bachelor's degrees, 74 master's degrees and 14 joint-doctoral degrees. With a degree from SDSU, the possibilities for a successful career are endless. SDSU alumni from all fields of study not only make a difference in the San Diego area, but around the world.
Academics, the Arts and Community Involvement
* SDSU ranks second nationwide, and first in California, for students studying abroad as part of their college experience.
* SDSU ranks eighth in the nation for the most bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics and 11th in the nation for bachelor's degrees awarded to minorities.
* The Cultural Arts and Special Events program offers a coffeehouse talent series, multi-cultural noon-time concerts, films screenings, and many special events.
* SDSU students volunteer more than three million hours in the community each year.
Unique to SDSU
* SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California.
* The San Diego Trolley is an affordable way to get from SDSU to all of the hot spots around San Diego, including Qualcomm Stadium, Fashion Valley mall, Old Town San Diego, and Tijuana.
* Cox Arena is one of the premiere collegiate arenas in the nation: home to Aztec Basketball and host to entertainers like Gwen Stefani, Van Halen, Maroon 5 and Jennifer Lopez.
* One in seven adults in San Diego who holds a college degree attended SDSU. This alumni connection provides students with internships and career opportunities after graduation.
* KPBS, San Diego's public television and radio station, is owned and operated by SDSU. The station is rated among the top 10 public broadcasting stations in the country.
Student Life and Activities
* Number of student organizations: 200+
* Greek life: 50+ fraternities and sororities
* Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
* Number of study abroad programs: 190
* ROTC: Army, Navy, and Air Force programs
San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. It is the third-oldest university in the California State University system, and one of the oldest universities in California. SDSU has a student body of approximately 34,500 (as of the beginning of the Fall 2006 academic year) and an alumni base of more than 200,000.
The Carnegie Foundation has designated San Diego State University a "Research University with high research activity." SDSU is the only California State University campus with this classification, which places it among the top 200 higher education institutions in the country conducting research. Notably, pursuant to the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (FSP Index) released by the Academic Analytics organization of Stony Brook, NY, SDSU is the number one small research university in the United States as of the last two academic years, for both 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.
San Diego State University awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees (Ph.D., Ed.D, and Au.D) in a total of 151 fields. SDSU offers the most doctoral degrees of any campus of the California State University system, currently in sixteen academic and research disciplines.
San Diego State University is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the Southwest Border Security Consortium, and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, a national organization of universities that promotes science and technology education and research.
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A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges. See more Speech and Rhetorical Studies Schools
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See more Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Schools or Online Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts School Degree Programs
This general program focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. See more Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Schools
A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama. See more Comparative Literature Schools
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more German Language and Literature Schools
A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Japanese Language and Literature Schools
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence. See more Linguistics Schools
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion. See more Humanities/Humanistic Studies Schools or Online Humanities/Humanistic Studies School Degree Programs
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See more Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Schools or Online Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. See more Music Performance Schools
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production. See more General Dance Schools
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See more General Philosophy Schools or Online General Philosophy School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See more General Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online General Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism. See more Jewish/ Judaic Studies Schools
Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See more Art/Art Studies Schools or Online Art/Art Studies School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets. See more International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools or Online International Business/Trade/Commerce School Degree Programs
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations. See more Hospitality Management Schools or Online Hospitality Management School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. See more Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Schools
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism. See more General Journalism Schools or Online General Journalism School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology. See more Radio and Television Schools
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. See more Early Childhood Education Schools or Online Early Childhood Education School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. See more Music Teacher Education Schools
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels. See more Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Schools
Individuals in this program apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems. Students of Aerospace Engineering also learn about applied research on flight characteristics and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles. See more Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Schools
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See more Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Schools or Online Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. See more General Civil Engineering Schools or Online General Civil Engineering School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. See more General Computer Engineering Schools or Online General Computer Engineering School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See more Mechanical Engineering Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public. See more Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Schools or Online Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs. See more Health and Physical Education Schools or Online Health and Physical Education School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies. See more Communication Disorders Schools
A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations. See more Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) Schools
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations. See more Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools or Online Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See more Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Schools or Online Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences. See more Gerontology Schools or Online Gerontology School Degree Programs
Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy. See more Microbiology Schools
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics. See more General Applied Mathematics Schools
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques. See more Statistics Schools or Online Statistics School Degree Programs
Astronomy is a general program lasting anywhere from four to eight years that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Astronomy students are taught celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy. See more Astronomy Schools
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See more General Chemistry Schools or Online General Chemistry School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools
These four, six, or eight year programs study matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Atomic Physics students take courses in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, fission reactions, molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds. See more Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See more Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Schools or Online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences. See more General Social Sciences Schools or Online General Social Sciences School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. See more General Anthropology Schools or Online General Anthropology School Degree Programs
African-American Studies focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the African-Americans. The program focuses on the African-Americans of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean but also including reference to Latin American African-Americans. See more African-American/Black Studies Schools
This four year program focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of the Asian Continent. Asian Studies programs include the study of Asian diasporas overseas. See more Asian Studies/Civilization Schools or Online Asian Studies/Civilization School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial empires. See more European Studies/Civilization Schools
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic American immigrant populations within the U.S. and Canada, including Mexican-American Studies, Cuban American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies, and others. See more Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies Schools
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies. See more Latin American Studies Schools
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy. See more Women’s Studies Schools or Online Women’s Studies School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. See more General Economics Schools or Online General Economics School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analysis of specific countries, regions, and resources. See more General Geography Schools or Online General Geography School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more General Political Science and Government Schools or Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy. See more International Relations and Affairs Schools or Online International Relations and Affairs School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more General Psychology Schools or Online General Psychology School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services. See more Urban Studies/Affairs Schools or Online Urban Studies/Affairs School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling. See more General Social Work Schools or Online General Social Work School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods. See more Public Administration Schools or Online Public Administration School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more General Computer Science Schools or Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs
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Students of regional planning apply the principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and learn to function as professional planners. Students of this program learn the principles of architecture; master plan development; service, communications, and transportation systems design; community and commercial development; zoning; land use planning; applied economics; policy analysis; applicable laws and regulations; and professional responsibilities and managerial duties. See more City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Schools
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. See more Creative Writing Schools or Online Creative Writing School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms. See more English Composition Schools
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See more Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Schools or Online Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence. See more Linguistics Schools
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See more Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Schools or Online Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See more General Music Schools or Online General Music School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. See more Music Performance Schools
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See more General Philosophy Schools or Online General Philosophy School Degree Programs
Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See more Art/Art Studies Schools or Online Art/Art Studies School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. See more Fine/Studio Arts Schools
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program. See more Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Schools or Online Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. See more Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Schools
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology. See more Radio and Television Schools
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education. See more General Education Schools or Online General Education School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels. See more Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Schools or Online Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education School Degree Programs
Individuals in this program apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems. Students of Aerospace Engineering also learn about applied research on flight characteristics and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles. See more Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Schools
Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. See more Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools or Online Biomedical/Medical Engineering School Degree Programs
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A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See more General Chemistry Schools or Online General Chemistry School Degree Programs
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A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling. See more General Social Work Schools or Online General Social Work School Degree Programs
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A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more General Computer Science Schools or Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 11% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Western Athletic Conference) Basketball (Western Athletic Conference) Baseball (Western Athletic Conference) Track (Western Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,428 | $ 13,598 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 10,170 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,428 | $ 3,428 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,000 | 19% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,043 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,882 | 18% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,143 | 27% | |
Any Aid: |
49% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 44% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 590 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 33% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 25, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 55.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Not Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice on San Diego State University |
Question: i go to a 4th tier university but its undergraduate business program is ranked 71st nationally???i hear 4th tier means the university is in the lowest college rankings, but i am a part of a college on campus that ranks 71st nationally -- that being business administration. with that being said, although i go to a 'crap' university (San Diego State), will there at least be some recognition from business employers towards business students at San Diego State?30 months ago
Best AnswerSan Diego State is not a crap university. It doesn't matter where you went to school. Businesses are always looking to hire college graduates no matter where they went to school. Don't worry about it. |
Question: Is San Diego State University hard to get into??i live in illinois and i've been wanting to go to cali!! i want to be a nurse and i got a 20 on my act but a 3.6 gpa all 3 years combined on my jr. year i had a 3.9 gpa. i juts want to go to a cal state or sdsu, do you think my chances are slim?30 months ago
Best Answerwhen i was at SDSUthere were waiting lists for everything, get on right away. Start there as a nursing student. The wait list is like 2 years, which will give you just enough time to do all prerequesites, if you go there first then declare yourself a nursing student then you will be placed on the wait list from that time, not from when you start. |
Question: Is San Diego State considered a good university?30 months ago
Best AnswerNo, SDSU is considered a party school. Generally all CSU's are considered below average schools, except for Cal Poly SLO. If you're looking for a good school in SD, then UCSD would be considered a good university. |
Question: What Do I Need To Get Into San Diego State University?How High Of A GPA and SAT and ACT?....Is It Hard To Get Into?....I Heard It Was Party School...Is That True?....Can I Transfer From OSU-Okmulgee?(Oklahoma)31 months ago
Best AnswerSince you are a transfer student, I don't know how hard it is to get in. I am from the area and I got in pretty easy. No act is needed. Since you are transfer student, SAT don't means as much. Depend on you grade at the previous university. Hell yeah it is a party school. They just open a swimmin pool on campus, call the aqua plex. pool in a middle of a campus, you know we are a party school. |
Question: Do you think i have a chance of getting into san diego state university with a GPA of just 3.0?but i have not taken my SATs or ACTs and im taking them this year and i am starting my senior year in HS. and i know colleges also look at the clubs/groups/sports youve joined..but i dont have any..unless i join something this last year..but will it be too late?31 months ago
Best AnswerAccording to College Board (the official provider of SAT testing - and also a decent college info search engine) says that only 16% had a high school GPA of between a 3.00 and a 3.24 - and I'd imagine those 16% either (a) had super high SAT scores (above the school's 25th%) or are minorities. It looks like to get in with a 3.00 you need to score in the high...very high 500s on your Critical Reasoning and Math portions of your SAT and hopefully even higher to really be considered competitive. Yes, San Diego State (because it's more selective than other cal States - eg. Cal State LA or Cal State Northridge) looks at extra curricular activities - can you cram any in your senior year? they may also look favorably on AP classes. It also looks like they look first at in-state students so I believe if you're a CA resident you have a tiny edge over someone out of state with the same numbers. Good luck to you! Just a tip - when you're applying, if you can afford it or get a waiver for it - cast your application net braodly so you have options and if you're rejected from your first choice you have other options. Chapman College and Azusa Pacific University may be worth looking at with your GPA. If you score AMAZING on your SAT tons more schools will open up for you (including UCSD, University of San Diego, Occidental - just to name a few in SoCal). |
Question: San Diego State University?could anyone who goes there or is familiar with the school tell me anything(bad or good) i should know about it before i decide to apply there?i already saw their website, but i would like to hear from people. thanks! i have 3.9 GPA and 1820 on SAT. i have 3.9 GPA and 1820 on SAT. i have 3.9 GPA and 1820 on SAT sorry, it coming up three times was a mistake, im not vain lol32 months ago
Best AnswerSan Diego State University is the most competitive out of all the CSU schools, so make sure you have a higher than average GPA and SAT score. It is about 10-12 miles east of the beach (a lot of students think it is much closer). There are a lot of students that attend so sometimes getting the classes you want can be difficult, but the enrollment systems in place have vastly improved over the years. The school is very social and is great place for people who enjoy the night life. If you want to live and work in the city of San Diego upon graduation, being an SDSU alumni is helpful in networking since a lot of Baby Boomers in management positions attended SDSU in their undergraduate years. Visit the campus if you consider applying there and you'll get a good feel of what it is like to attend. |
Question: Should I stay at this college or transfer?I can't stop thinking about if I should stay at San Diego State University or transfer. I just finished my first year at SDSU and I really enjoyed it so I do not have many complaints, however I've been considering transfering for a while now becuase I think it would be better to graduate from a school with a better reputation. My high school GPA was around 3.65 which i worked very hard for and I went to high school in a good area with very good schools. I think it sucks that I worked so hard for my 3.65 while someone who went to school in san diego easily got a 3.8 and we both ended up at the same school. (This guy who had the 3.8 ended up with a 0.2 gpa his first year while i got a 3.75) I just find that whole thing to be quite unfair. I know if I were to transfer i would probably go to a UC my junior year but I also want to study abroad. CHOICES: 1Stay at SDSU and study abroad jr. year and graduate hopefully with a high GPA 2Transfer and go somewhere with a better reputation32 months ago
Best AnswerSDSU's reputation is probably better than that of some of the lesser UCs, certainly at the undergraduate level, and it isn't clear you could get into Berkeley or UCLA. The other problem you would face would be that you may lose credits, since the requirements will differ, which may make it harder for you to graduate on time, especially if you want to study abroad. Since you liked your first year at SDSU, I would stay there and do as well as you possibly can. As to your comments about it being unfair that some guy got a better GPA than you did in high school without having to work for it, there are so many possible factors that you don't know about that this is completely meaningless, and not necessarily unfair. Yes, some high schools are more competitive than are others, and college admissions people generally know this. Also, college admissions are not based upon GPA alone, so other factors either validate the GPA or suggest that it was unrepresentative of your ability, and that tends to balance things out. |
Question: Nursing School?Who has a better Nursing School in San Diego? City College, Grossmont or Palomar for a 2 year? SDSU, Pt Loma, or USD for a 4 year?32 months ago
Best AnswerI know a diploma from SDSU will help you get a job at the UCSD medical center, which is one of the best hospitals in the country. And the pay is really good too, new grads make about $60,000 a year. Grossmont is a very good community college if you want a two year degree, however a four year degree will give you an advantage in the hiring process. |
Question: What a good business school whit a concetration in information systems in CAlifornia?I trying to figureout whats a good University to go to for the business major whit a concetration in information systems. I'm currently looking at CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge, Or San Diego State University?33 months ago
Best AnswerSan Deigo State University is the best out of the ones you have stated. You might also want to look at UC Irvine. |
Question: Are only grades (GPA/SAT) important for applying to SDSU, or do they also look at other achievements?My son would like to go San Diego State University, but he may come in below last years eligibilty index. However, he could provide subject SAT in German and proof achievement in the NSSA competitons. Do those things matter at SDSU?34 months ago
Best AnswerSAT is very important. I got 2 perfect scores in math and reading, but my writing score was only 720, for a total of 2320. I only read this SAT guide, and that is how I got such high scores: http://www.guideparadise.com/index.php?option=com_guides&task=buy&id=10 I recommend this guide to anyone seeking to get a higher score to get into a first choice college. |
Question: I got accepted to San Diego State University (SDSU) for fall 2007. Im from hawaii..how is it down in SD?as stated above i got into SDSU for fall 07. I from Hawaii and i went to a CC in the Bay Area and wanna know what its like down in San Diego before i head there next semester. Are the people nice?...snobby?...hows the city? the campus? student life? =P36 months ago
Best AnswerI disagree that the weather in San Diego is better than Hawaii. I was born and raised in Hawaii and moved to San Diego after college, and think that it gets too cold here during the winter. Sure, there's less rain and humidity, but if you've lived in Hawaii most your life, chances are you're used to it. Anyway, in general, San Diego is fantastic. I've also lived in the Bay Area (San Jose-Santa Clara area), and it's much warmer in SD than it is in SJ! San Diego is gorgeous, and very close to the beaches. You gotta love that the Pacific Ocean is always a short drive away when you're missing home. San Diegans are very laid back. It's a very family friendly atmosphere. Everyone dresses pretty casual, unlike L.A. There are lots of fantastic restaurants here, the commute's not too horrific (better than L.A., about the same as S.J. for me), and lots to see and do (zoo, Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, Legoland, and Balboa Park). If you get homesick, there are several L&L's here, two Da Kine's (Pacific Beach and Mira Mesa), and you can get your Hawaiian Sun from Ranch 99 in Clairemont Mesa or even some of the supermarkets in Mira Mesa. SDSU - the camps - is nice. LOTS of walking. It sometimes seems to me like the campus is all uphill. I don't go to school there but do use the library, so unfortunately I can't tell you anything about their student life. Anyway - congrats on getting accepted to SDSU! I hope you enjoy living in San Diego, I know I love it. =) |
Question: advertising major? art major?i want to get into a college that is pretty good in the art area, but im not that interested in attending a school solely designated for art; so far i hear schools like nyu are pretty decent in those areas. i also want to minor in languages.37 months ago
Best AnswerTwo of the universities I graduated from have good to excellent colleges in Art and Business. In the Art departments they have offered not only design but theory, history, composition, the traditional such as drawing, painting, sculpture and such. In the college of business they have offered advertising, portfolio management and the traditional business course such as business planning, capital development and ventures i you want your own company. The universities are San Diego State University (CSUSD) and the University of Oklahoma. While I received my MBA at Oklahoma thus the college of business...advertising; my experience in art in based on my minor in art was at SDSU. As or languages my degrees; BS, MPA and MBA did not require a language. I can only attest that both these universities offer language courses. I hope this gives you at least some information to consider. And yes I have heard NYU is pretty decent. Good luck with your college goals |
Question: Info about san diego state university?can any graduates or undergraduates give me some information about that school. Im interested in going there for advertising but dont no much about it. any info would be great.38 months ago
Best AnswerI have lived in the West my whole life and everyone hear knows that SDSU is a party school. Everyone around the west want to go there as it is a fun school but keep in mind it is a little harder to concentrate on your studies because you are expected to party hardy. San Diego is terrific. The good points: On the Ocean with beaches Nice people Lots of shopping Indian Casinos Nightlife The SD Chargers live here Old Town San Diego great Mexican food nice weather all year long Bad Points: too much traffic bad rush hour traffic many accidents hard to get around big tourist area close to Mexico (gets college kids in trouble) very very expensive (everything) high high rents The school is nice but very crowded. Better be very motivated to get good grades or you can fail here. Lots of clubs and once you come you never what to leave. Good Luck |
Question: SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY... People who graduated from there, did you have a hard time finding a job?I am thinking about going there next year and majoring in accounting, is it a good school, and did you ahve a hard time finding employment after graduation, please be specific. thanks in advance39 months ago
Best AnswerAccounting is one of the "hot jobs" with great opportunities for employment nationwide. CPAs are very much in demand and well paid. Yes, SDSU is a fine school and I highly recommend it. Best wishes. |
Question: Does San Diego State University have a good engineering program?40 months ago
Best AnswerSan Diego State University is a fourth tier university that is not particularly selective. It has one thing, and one thing only, going for it -- it is in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. In general, the universities in the California State University system pale in comparison to those in the University of California system. If you really want to be in San Diego, go to UCSD. If you want a good engineering degree -- and can't get into Cal Tech, MIT, Stanford, UC-Berkeley or Georgia Tech -- then you should think about going to the middle of the country. All eleven of the schools in the Big Ten have incredibly good engineering programs. By that -- I mean that they are almost as good as places like MIT and Cal Tech and a hell of a lot better than places like SD State. Sure, the winters are cold in Minnesota and Wisconsin -- but the engineering education is first rate and the cities are very livable. And your chances of getting into at least one of them is probably good. |
Question: Is it possible for an AB540 student to attend San Diego State University?41 months ago
Best AnswerMost majors at SDSU require a 3.0, some are even lower, for example, if you want to major in English or history, they want you to have at least a 2.4. If you want to be a communications major they want you to have a 3.0. All other majors fall in between a 2.4 and 3.0. So, yes, it is possible for you to attend. If you have some outside activities, you'll be fine! |
Question: How good of a college is San Diego State University?It's my junior year in high school and I've been thinking about going to college out of state. My uncle asked me last year if I would be interested in going to college in San Diego and all I would have to do is give him the word and he would pay my way through. I would just have to work for him in Car Detailing business for the four years I'm in college. After that, I want to- feh, you don't want to hear what I want to do with my life...42 months ago
Best AnswerHaving lived in SD let me say it's a top notch party school! UCSD is the premier public university there, followed by the Jesuit USD. SDSU is a very, very big school and has plenty of local, SoCal, and out of state students. I'd say it's average reputation wise. A degree from there won't knock anybody's socks off, but neither does a bachelor's degree nowadays anyway. Have fun! |
Question: Is San Diego State University a good school?i'm "thinking" about going there. is it hard to get in to? is it easier to transfer there from a community college?42 months ago
Best AnswerCalifornia State universities are good for someone who needs a diploma. If your goal in the life is to have a nice frame with a diploma then SD is good. If you wish to enjoy the years in college - SD is good. But, if you wish to do something in your life - go to a serious university - Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Cornel. Don't just go to a place where you can easily get in. Go to aplace where you can get the knowledge and make contacts with people to enable you in your life. |
Question: san diego state university vs san francisco state university?which one and why?44 months ago
Best AnswerSDSU is by far the better institution of higher learning, throws much better parties and more frequently. Also, the co-eds at SDSU are so much more dynamic, vibrant, toned and have such tight.....bodies (sorry ladies for being such a chauvinist) during the summer....must be why SDSU has so many guys attending summer school! Also by the way, three things... 1. SDSU is officially known as CSUSD - California State University at San Diego and is an excellent university 2. San Francisco State University is known to be a fine school 3. Perhaps I am a bit bias...I graduated from San Diego State University in 1975 and my father obtained his BA when it was known as San Diego State College and his Masters when it became SDSU...so I suppose I have to vote for the old school |
Question: what is the acceptance rate for California transfer students to San Diego State University?44 months ago
Best Answer"Moderately difficult , 47% of applicants were admitted." You can guesstimate that the transfer rate will be a little higher. I'd guess you're going to be very happy when you get in. |
Question: Only for ppl who know about california state University?i wanted to know which is the better university california state Uni.,at sacramento or a san diego state Uni. for the Engineering course and why?45 months ago
Best AnswerSan Diego State is a much larger university than CSUS and would more likely have more resources (teachers, classes, etc.). Also, living close to the beach beats living close to a cow pasture. I would choose SDSU!!! |