San Diego State University

San Diego, CA • publicDI | Mountain West | FBS
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🏈 Athletics 💰 Merit 🚗 Travel

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 36,724 • Total: 42,660
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA
📍 View on Google Maps
Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 15,989 (43.5%) • Female: 20,735 (56.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 4,769 13.0%
Black/African American 1,365 3.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13,331 36.3%
White 12,269 33.4%
Two or More Races 2,533 6.9%
International 1,017 2.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
34.4%
28,517 admitted from 82,800 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
78.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
36.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,760
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$35,640
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,742
Out-of-state: $17,622
Room & Board
$908
Books & Supplies
$17,110
Students Receiving Pell Grants
88%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Mountain West
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Water Polo
View full athletics details →

💰 Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

View detailed information about merit-based scholarships, eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application procedures for San Diego State University.

View Scholarship Information

💡 Tip: Check for automatic consideration vs. separate application requirements, GPA/test score minimums, and application deadlines.

🚗 ✈️

See Travel Times to San Diego State University

Find out how long it takes to drive or fly from your home. Compare driving distances, flight options, and door-to-door travel times.

💡 Set your ZIP once to see travel times for all schools