San Diego State University

To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete a 15-unit comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses (known in California as A-G requirements) with grades of C- or higher. You must complete your subject requirements by the end of the spring term before enrolling at SDSU.

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There are 8% of the students studying at San Diego State University who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing and 92% of students live off campus.

Local students who complete their license agreement and submit their initial payment by the Intent to Enroll deadline are guaranteed on-campus housing their first year. International students can also stay in the university accommodation, however, they need to communicate it to the authorities prior to joining the university.

In the fall of 2022, the total enrollment for undergraduate and graduate courses at San Diego State University was 35,723. There are around 30,000+ undergradaute and 5,000+ graduate students at San Diego State University for academic year 2021-2022. 

San Diego State University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities is #151. SDSU has been ranked in the top 35 in the US for ethnic diversity by US News. SDSU is nationally recognised for academic excellence and has been ranked 65 among public universities in the US by US News.

SDSU is nationally recognised for academic excellence and has been ranked 65 among public universities in the US by US News. Also, US News has ranked it #151 in its national university ranking for 2023. SDSU has been ranked in the top 35 in the US for ethnic diversity by US News.

International students are required to submit the following details while applying to San Diego State.

• Completion of high school/secondary level.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
• English Proficiency proof:
  • TOEFL – Passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher.
  • IELTS – Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Passing score is 58 or higher.
  • Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher

GRE scores are not required for Fall 2023 admissions but may be submitted at the applicant's discretion. International students need to submit proof of English proficiency to secure admission at San Diego State.

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International applicants need to submit English proficiency proof.

• Duolingo overall score of 6.5 or higher.
• TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT/ 550 PBT
• Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 105 or higher
• PTE minimum score of 58 or higher