Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.3k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
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?
Sticker price$29,920
Net price (after aid)$16,174
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,655
$30k – $48k$10,241
$48k – $75k$14,205
$75k – $110k$18,176
$110k+$24,913
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 Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
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.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
78%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.9k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$15k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$20.2k
below avg
Net price
$16.2k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$15k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
34%
SAT range
1061 - 1309
ACT range
23 - 30
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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 34%. 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 $8,290 per year. 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 38,845 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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