San Diego State University, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
San Diego State University Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity53
Retention74
Graduation59
Earnings43
Diversity90
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at San Diego State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education2%
Engineering8%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into San Diego State University
35%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending San Diego State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after San Diego State University
28%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$161
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 47% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at San Diego State University
89%
Retention Rate
2%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 74% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 75% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 70% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 77% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 76% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after San Diego State University
92%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at San Diego State University
30,018
Undergraduates
61%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
4,717
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near San Diego State University, CA
Bethel Seminary-San Diego
1 miles, SE
Platt College-San Diego
1 miles, SE
California Barber and Beauty College
1 miles, SW
California Miramar University
3 miles, W