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  • SAN DIEGO, CA
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The California State University

San Diego State University

#61 in Top Public Universities in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
    San Diego State is a highly rated public university located in San Diego, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 28,084 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the San Diego State acceptance rate is 37%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 76% of students, San Diego State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,700.
    sdsu.edu
    5500 CAMPANILE DR
    SAN DIEGO, CA 92182
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    The California State University
    About San Diego State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mountain West Conference
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    SDSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    37%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    1090-1300
    ACT Range
    22-29
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admissions.sdsu.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,192 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,431 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    61%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      1,770 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      636 Graduates
    • Psychology
      601 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      416 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      391 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      295 Graduates
    • Biology
      282 Graduates
    • Communications
      261 Graduates
    • Economics
      240 Graduates
    • Nursing
      237 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      11%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      88%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    28,084 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,407
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $51,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    76%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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