Known for business — major research university
San Diego State University is a public institution in San Diego with particular strength in business and engineering.
A large campus of 33.7K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,909 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,174.
Established
1897
Motto
"Leadership Starts Here"
Mascot
Aztec warrior
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I (FBS)
Division
Division I
34%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
33,654Students
22:1Student:Faculty
78%Grad Rate
$64,909Earnings 10yr
$16,174Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate34.4%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,290
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,170
Room & Board$21,630
Books & Supplies$908
Total Cost of Attendance$27,357
Average Net Price$16,174
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,655
$30–48K$10,241
$48–75K$14,205
$75–110K$18,176
$110K+$24,913
Programs (212)
Student Body
Undergrads
33,654
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 34%
Black 4%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 13%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate78.3%
Freshman Retention90.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,620
8 Years$61,120
10 Years$64,909
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$51,500
Men
$62,800
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia