San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University is a public university located in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 33,654 students. It has an acceptance rate of 34%.
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Tuition
$8,290
Acceptance
34.44%
Students
38,845
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,290
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,170
Avg On-Campus Living
$21,630
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,110
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.3×Graduates earn about 4.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
78%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
34.44%
SAT range
1061 - 1309
ACT range
23 - 30
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
38,845
Undergrads
33,654
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
366
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
248
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.63
Property Rate / 1,000
3.98
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
San Diego
Violent Rate / 100k
511
Property Rate / 100k
2,893
Location
Institution does not report this
San Diego, CA 92182