San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University system. SDSU has a fall 2020 student body of 35,578 and an alumni base of more than 300,000.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
64,784
Acceptance
37%
Graduation Rate
76%
Median SAT Score
1215
Median ACT Score
25
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$5,742
Fees (in-state)
$1,978
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$55,900
Employed
89%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
34K
Under-Grads
30K
Graduates
4K
Where will you be attending?
Location
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego CA 92182-0001
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
18 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
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Who are San Diego State University's Most influential alumni?
San Diego State University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Communications, and Criminal Justice
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