San Diego State University is a public, state school in the city of San Diego, California. SDSU was founded in 1897. The college currently enrolls around 35,732 students a year, including 30,865 undergrad students.
It is moderately difficult to get into SDSU. SDSU admitted 38% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 67,660 applications received in 2022, 25,646 students were offered admission.
San Diego State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 38% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.8 |
Test Optional | May require tests |
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San Diego State University is located in the city of San Diego.
If you are interested in seeing SDSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 8 to San Diego, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lindbergh Field.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what San Diego State University and San Diego are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
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$29,058
In State$40,938
Out-of-StateWondering what life at SDSU is like? There are approximately 35,732 students enrolled at SDSU, including 30,865 undergraduate students and 4,867 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from CA and 13% percent of students are from other states.
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Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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