San Diego State University

SDSU at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
36,484
Students Enrolled
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending SDSU

$8,290
Avg Tuition
$8,240
Average Loan
$22,059
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $7,220 to $22,059 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Public Health
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Social Work
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Awards Conferred

SDSU Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

22%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

SDSU students borrow an average of $8,240 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
San Diego State University
$8,290
78.0%
22.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,436
69.6%
40.5%
Public
$6,795
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,657
56.4%
54.2%
California
$18,749
55.8%
42.3%

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