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38% admitted · $13,636/yr after aid
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 36%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $13,243
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $73,494
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
San Diego State University is a public college in San Diego, CA with 35,377 undergraduates. It admits 36% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,243 per year ($8,258 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,494 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 36%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 82,800
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 28,517
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
What San Diego State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,045
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,180
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,500
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,258
- $30–48k$8,236
- $48–75k$10,413
- $75–110k$13,498
- $110k+$22,130
Get a personal estimate with San Diego State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $73,494
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 35,377
- Student–faculty ratio
- 27:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White34%
- Hispanic37%
- Black4%
- Asian13%
San Diego State University FAQ
What is San Diego State University's acceptance rate?+
San Diego State University admits 36% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is San Diego State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to San Diego State University?+
In Fall 2023, 82,800 students applied to San Diego State University and 28,517 were admitted; 6,162 enrolled.
Does San Diego State University consider legacy status?+
No. San Diego State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does San Diego State University require an essay?+
San Diego State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does San Diego State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,045 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,243.
What is San Diego State University's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 122409 · How we use this data
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