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San Diego State University: Rankings, Popular Courses, Fees

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#498 in World

#123 in USA

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  • Institute Icon283 acre campus
  • Estd. 1897
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San Diego State University
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  • The regular admission deadline for international students is done on a rolling basis. 

About San Diego State University

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History
Year of establishment
1897
Also known as
SDSU
University website
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Student website
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Campus size
283 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 353 million
Scholarships granted
19108
Scholarship amount granted
USD 155 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Not required
Total faculty
1029
Faculty/Student ratio
25
Total criminal offences
1062
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Q:   Is it difficult to take admission to SDSU?
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The acceptance rate of  San Diego State University is 37%, which upholds its reputation as a highly selective institute. Considering the university doesn’t have a high acceptance rate, students should still have good academic excellence, essays, Good Letters of recommendation, SOP, extracurricular activities, and many more to get selected. Applicants are suggested to approach the admission process with utter dedication, showcasing their strengths and talents to get into York College of Pennsylvania. 

Q:   Will I get into San Diego State University with a GRE score of 302 for an MS in CS?
A: 

Yes you can, as the university dosn't want GRE scores anymore. However, they want applicants to have a background in CS with a good GPA in their undergraduate course. But answering to the question, if a student has a GRE score of 302 then yes they will be considered . It is said that if you scored above 300, the applicant is better than half the test takers around the world. But students shouldn't just focus on getting marks, as they must also consider in soft skills, extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and strong LOR's and SOP. 

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for San Diego State University?
A: 

San Diego State University acceptance rate is 37%. This shows that 37 applicants are selected every year. Applicants should present a strong application which has their academic record and extracurricular activities to increase their acceptance chances.

(Due to the unavailability of the acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from various web sources. Hence it is subject to vary.)

Q:   What are the requirements for the San Diego State University MBA course?
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Below are the requirements for San Diego State University MBA Course:

LOR: Some MBA programs ask for a LOR, with particular exceptions.

Transcripts and degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. 

English Language Proficiency exams: The following table explains the minimum score of each English exam the university is excepting: 

English Language proficiency 

Minimum score 

IELTS

6.5 and above in all bands

PTE Academic 

58 and above 

TOFEL

80 and above

Duolingo English Test 

105 and above 

Entrance exam:  Applicants need not submit any GRE/GMAT score, however, it’s not compulsory for applicants.

San Diego State University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 55 - 70
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
Document IconDocuments
Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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San Diego State University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

47%

Hispanic

34%

Asian

13%

Black

3%

UG Student residence

In state

76%

Out of state

21%

Foreign

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

88%

25 and over

11%

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UG Number of Applicant

77250
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Overall Graduation Rate

78
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UG Enrollment

32194
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PG Enrollment

5208

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San Diego State University
Location

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University CitySan Diego, California, USA
Size of cityLarge
Population of City14,19,516

San Diego State University
Campuses

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Address

5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182, USA

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San Diego State University
Contact Information

Address

5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
San Diego ( California)

Phone
619-594-5431

(For general query)

619-594-5200

(For admission query)

Email
cal@sdsu.edu

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