San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.82
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San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California, United States, founded in 1897. It is the third-oldest university in the 23-campus California State University system and offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through eight colleges. The university is classified as an R1 doctoral institution for very high research activity and its athletic teams compete as…
- Rankings
#86 (WM Best Value)▼
Value rank
Ranked #86 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #87 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #117 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #149 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #156 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
- Tuition — In-State
$8,290▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $34,072
Room & Board: $21,630
Books & Supplies: $908
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,459
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$20,170▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $45,952
Room & Board: $21,630
Books & Supplies: $908
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,459
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 34%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.82
- Total Enrollment
- 39,241
- Undergrad
- 34,050
- Graduate
- 5,191
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Graduation Rate
- 78%
- Official Portal
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5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, California, 92182-0001
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