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In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University at a glance
San Diego State University is a public university in San Diego, California with 41,137 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 36% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $8,728 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $15,364 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 76% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 23% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $15,000 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Educational Administration, doctoral ($158,013) and Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($120,799) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$8,728
2024-25
Acceptance
36%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
41,137
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,328
Avg On-Campus Living
$23,030
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,672
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $31,758
Net price (after aid): $15,364
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $9,910
$30k – $48k: $10,017
$48k – $75k: $12,697
$75k – $110k: $15,891
$110k+: $23,821
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $64,909
Median debt at graduation: $15,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $159
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.3×Graduates earn about 4.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 32%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedSan Diego State University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,994, above the $36,565 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in California.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
76%
Freshman Retention
91%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.9k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.3k
below avg
Net price
$15.4k
below avg
Pell
32%
Median debt
$15k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.9k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
36%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 2,442 of San Diego State University's 39,241 students (6%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 19,445 (50%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
San Diego State University reported conferring credentials in 104 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What San Diego State University graduates earn, by program
San Diego State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $69,902 four years after graduating, about the same as the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,275; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $15,000 in federal loans at this college (about $159 a month on a 10-year plan).
90 programs at San Diego State University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $69,902 | $68,257, about the same | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,021 | $50,706, about the same | $14,872 | $158/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $57,510 | $55,378, +4% | $13,499 | $143/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $59,914 | $54,562, +10% | $15,285 | $162/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $55,072 | $55,693, about the same | $15,225 | $161/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $68,861 | $57,214, +20% | $18,010 | $191/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $61,389 | $56,359, +9% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $97,825 | $92,135, +6% | $19,499 | $207/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $35,416 | $41,367, −14% | $10,299 | $109/mo |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $100,586 | $107,009, −6% | $16,866 | $179/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $58,419 | $53,072, +10% | $12,838 | $136/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $61,680 | $59,916, +3% | $39,964 | $455/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $130,900 in California.
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $140,270 in California.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $122,500 in California.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $144,040 in California.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $97,050 in California.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $120,799 | $88,910, +36% | $17,375 | $184/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $74,123 | $82,686, −10% | $15,250 | $162/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $95,865 | $86,517, +11% | $19,832 | $210/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $53,387 | $52,657, about the same | $12,500 | $133/mo |
| Public Health, Bachelor's | $60,904 | $58,808, +4% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $61,510 | $58,928, +4% | $14,000 | $148/mo |
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $53,997 | $56,278, −4% | $14,998 | $159/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $64,824 | $63,293, about the same | $17,364 | $184/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $120,682 | $103,485, +17% | $55,840 | $635/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $48,471 | $47,382, about the same | $12,691 | $135/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $83,325 | $82,751, about the same | $38,020 | $432/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $116,842 | $109,015, +7% | $17,249 | $183/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $56,674 | $51,790, +9% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $49,406 | $48,590, about the same | $15,122 | $160/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $58,215 | $55,012, +6% | $12,726 | $135/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $78,813 | $65,123, +21% | $22,395 | $255/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $74,676 | $65,120, +15% | $17,999 | $191/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $106,416 | $100,647, +6% | $17,999 | $191/mo |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $69,141 | $73,201, −6% | $13,110 | $139/mo |
| Nutrition Sciences, Bachelor's | $55,115 | $60,053, −8% | $17,849 | $189/mo |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,139 | $98,207, about the same | $23,417 | $248/mo |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's | $43,485 | $50,497, −14% | $15,332 | $163/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $49,167 | $55,000, −11% | $14,957 | $159/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $57,861 | $50,680, +14% | $13,881 | $147/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $74,187 | $60,111, +23% | $24,008 | $273/mo |
| Public Administration, Bachelor's | $57,264 | $65,093, −12% | $14,999 | $159/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $70,113 | $56,726, +24% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $42,090 | $42,892, about the same | $15,383 | $163/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $59,733 | $66,596, −10% | $15,124 | $160/mo |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Bachelor's | $55,230 | $51,710, +7% | $23,080 | $245/mo |
| Social Sciences, Bachelor's | $52,095 | $53,366, about the same | $20,081 | $213/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $41,812 | $39,775, +5% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $87,991 | $67,030, +31% | $38,020 | $432/mo |
| Applied Mathematics, Bachelor's | $69,606 | $91,532, −24% | $23,793 | $252/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $53,991 | $46,676, +16% | $12,886 | $137/mo |
| Statistics, Bachelor's | $83,076 | $92,425, −10% | $13,125 | $139/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $91,303 | $81,408, +12% | $28,278 | $322/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Master's | $70,426 | $71,416, about the same | $33,272 | $378/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $67,414 | $63,560, +6% | $16,111 | $171/mo |
| Educational Administration, Doctoral | $158,013 | $100,573, +57% | $64,225 | $731/mo |
| Communication, Master's | $84,280 | $71,953, +17% | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Bachelor's | $88,417 | $81,171, +9% | $16,997 | $180/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Master's | $94,199 | $95,627, about the same | $29,455 | $335/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $58,004 | $57,853, about the same | $14,999 | $159/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $57,999 | $69,562, −17% | $8,772 | $93/mo |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | $53,390 | $54,455, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Bachelor's | $42,922 | $49,984, −14% | $11,000 | $117/mo |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Bachelor's | $100,564 | $93,843, +7% | — | — |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Master's | $73,113 | $55,035, +33% | $47,128 | $536/mo |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Bachelor's | $81,122 | $62,582, +30% | $15,500 | $164/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $103,392 | $95,833, +8% | $20,000 | $228/mo |
| Psychology, Master's | $111,549 | $64,711, +72% | $30,710 | $349/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $82,905 | $71,685, +16% | $24,662 | $281/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | — | $98,323 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Bachelor's | $57,093 | $50,983, +12% | $14,999 | $159/mo |
| Statistics, Master's | — | $123,816 | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $165,564 | $120,193, +38% | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $73,647 | $60,190, +22% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Master's | — | $96,656 | — | — |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $53,621 | $70,786, −24% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| English, Master's | $48,158 | $55,512, −13% | — | — |
| Criminology, Master's | $67,163 | $67,647, about the same | — | — |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Doctoral | — | $99,878 | — | — |
| Theatre, Master's | $67,588 | $49,978, +35% | — | — |
| Education, Doctoral | — | $87,373 | $25,712 | $292/mo |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | — | $51,642 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $86,613 | $92,374, −6% | $16,375 | $174/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $84,034 | $64,397, +30% | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $82,189 | $63,707, +29% | $13,666 | $155/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $54,569 | $51,490, +6% | $13,832 | $147/mo |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | $73,095 | $61,296, +19% | $26,150 | $277/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | $87,179 | $82,893, +5% | $74,580 | $848/mo |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's | $66,649 | $55,753, +20% | — | — |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $80,011 | $76,194, +5% | $15,218 | $161/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $88,136 | $83,343, +6% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Finance, Master's | $110,830 | $110,694, about the same | — | — |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $81,368 | $69,303, +17% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Real Estate, Bachelor's | $50,662 | $84,821, −40% | $18,649 | $198/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About San Diego State University
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- Where is San Diego State University located?
- San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Diego State University?
- San Diego State University is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Diego State University is approximately 36% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at San Diego State University?
- San Diego State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,728 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend San Diego State University?
- San Diego State University reports total enrollment of approximately 41,137 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does San Diego State University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at San Diego State University is approximately $15,364 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $9,910 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $23,821. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at San Diego State University?
- San Diego State University reports a graduation rate of approximately 76% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of San Diego State University have?
- Students who borrowed at San Diego State University left with a median of approximately $15,000 in federal loans, and about 23% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of San Diego State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $64,909 for students who received federal financial aid at San Diego State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about San Diego State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with San Diego State University.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from San Diego State University earn?
- San Diego State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $69,902 four years after graduating, about the same as the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,275; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $15,000 in federal loans at this college (about $159 a month on a 10-year plan).
- How much do Psychology graduates from San Diego State University earn?
- San Diego State University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,021 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $29,346; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $14,872 in federal loans at this college (about $158 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at San Diego State University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 68 programs at San Diego State University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Educational Administration, doctoral ($158,013); Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($120,799); and Business Administration, master's ($120,682) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does San Diego State University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, San Diego State University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,994, above the $36,565 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in California, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 104 fields San Diego State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2,449 | Graduate (229 graduate · 2,220 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 784 | Graduate (10 graduate · 774 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 560 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 450 | Graduate (296 graduate · 154 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 391 | Graduate (10 graduate · 381 bachelor's) |
| Computer Science | 371 | Graduate (29 graduate · 342 bachelor's) |
| Communication and Media Studies | 368 | Graduate (28 graduate · 340 bachelor's) |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 339 | Graduate (8 graduate · 331 bachelor's) |
| Public Health | 297 | Graduate (122 graduate · 175 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 290 | Graduate (33 graduate · 257 bachelor's) |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 275 | Graduate (14 graduate · 261 bachelor's) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 248 | Graduate (24 graduate · 224 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 245 | Graduate (21 graduate · 224 bachelor's) |
| Social Work | 220 | Graduate (118 graduate · 102 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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