San Diego State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

34.4%

Acceptance Rate

33,654

Undergrads

$16,174

Net Price / Year

78.3%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About San Diego State University

San Diego State University is a public 4-year institution located in San Diego, CA. The school enrolls approximately 41,137 students. With an acceptance rate of 34.4%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 41,137

Men 17,570

Women 23,567

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 31.4%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 91%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

34.4%

Acceptance Rate

89,972

Applications

6,629

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	89,972	32,561	6,629	36.2%
2022	77,250	30,331	6,573	39.3%
2020	64,784	23,778	4,852	36.7%
2018	69,399	23,998	5,750	34.6%
2016	60,834	21,072	5,077	34.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,174

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

31.4%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

78.3%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	1,682	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	524	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	386	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	317	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	310	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	306	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	284	N/A	N/A
Economics.	236	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	224	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	214	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	212	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	209	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	194	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	191	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	190	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	160	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	157	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	153	N/A	N/A
International Business.	140	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	133	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	132	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	126	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	116	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	112	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	112	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	109	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	106	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	101	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	101	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	98	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	98	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	97	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	96	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	87	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	85	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	81	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	80	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	74	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	71	N/A	N/A
History.	64	N/A	N/A
Music.	63	N/A	N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.	61	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	61	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	59	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	55	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	46	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	42	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	41	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	40	N/A	N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.	38	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$83,949,123

Total Athletics Expenses

$83,949,123

Total Athletics Revenue

447

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	115	$23,539,311	$30,556,022	N/A
Basketball	Coed	44	$12,370,842	$18,012,337	N/A
Baseball	Men	41	$3,362,603	$2,671,812	N/A
Soccer	Coed	53	$2,761,363	$3,216,503	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$2,196,659	$1,580,732	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$2,117,749	$1,268,208	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$1,727,294	$1,571,092	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Women	91	$1,656,269	$1,797,014	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	31	$1,442,748	$1,474,639	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Women	29	$1,405,195	$1,501,391	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$1,273,239	$1,189,802	N/A
Water Polo	Women	22	$789,901	$1,034,607	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	161
Rape	72
Fondling	56
Motor Vehicle Theft	50
Aggravated Assault	27
Robbery	18
Arson	8