San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

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Acceptance Rate

34%

Enrollment

33,654

Graduation Rate

78%

Student-Faculty Ratio

27:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$64,909

Retention Rate

90%

Admissions

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,290

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,170

Avg Net Price

$16,174

Room & Board

$21,630

Total COA

$27,357

Median Debt

$15,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$9,655

$30,001–48,000

$10,241

$48,001–75,000

$14,205

$75,001–110,000

$18,176

$110,001+

$24,913

Pell Grant Rate: 31%

Federal Loan Rate: 23%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$41,800

Estimated Net Price$16,174 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

78%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$64,909

Retention Rate

90%

Median Debt

$15,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

25.3%

Engineering

9.0%

Social Sciences

8.2%

Psychology

7.4%

Communication

6.4%

Health Professions

6.1%

Criminal Justice

4.7%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

4.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	1,682	$66,177
Psychology, General	524	$37,078
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	386	$45,819
Criminal Justice and Corrections	317	$49,823
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	310	$39,325
Mechanical Engineering	306	$91,140
Biology, General	284	$55,383
Economics	236	$61,799
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	224	$96,266
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	214	$48,538
Fine and Studio Arts	212	$23,720
Computer Science	209	$91,805
Civil Engineering	191	$86,596
Communication and Media Studies	190	$50,264
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	157	$40,772