San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public · 35,377 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,910 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,017 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,697 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,891 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,821 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,364 |
Sticker tuition: $8,728 in-state, $21,328 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 76%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $64,909
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,000
- International undergrads
- 873 (2.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business26%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences7%
Engineering7%
Communications & Media7%
Criminal Justice6%
Health & Nursing6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Computer Science4%
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