San Diego State University
Public university · San Diego, CA · 35,377 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
36%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$13,243
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$26,045
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into San Diego State University?
San Diego State University accepts about 36 of every 100 applicants (36%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says San Diego State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Diego State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does San Diego State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $26,045 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,243 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,180 for CA residents and $25,500 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,180
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$25,500
- Room & board$23,736
- Total cost of attendance$26,045
- Average net price after grants$13,243
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Social Sciences, Engineering, Communications.
San Diego State University FAQ
- What is San Diego State University's acceptance rate?
- 36% — selective.
- Is San Diego State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says San Diego State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Diego State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does San Diego State University cost?
- About $26,045 a year before aid; $13,243 on average after grants.
- What is San Diego State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001151. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so San Diego State University receives your information.
- What is San Diego State University's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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