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San Diego State University
College admissions information for San Diego State University.
General Information
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Contact Information 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182 www.sdsu.edu admissions@sdsu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered n/a | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. San Diego State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 34,479 (28,317 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 77% under 25, 15% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $55 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 37,549 | 15,499 | 22,050 |
| Percent admitted | 44 | 41 | 46 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 3945 | 96 |
| ACT | 1413 | 34 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $3,160 | $3,122 | $2,936 |
| Out-of-State | $13,330 | $13,292 | $13,106 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,283 | $1,242 | $1,260 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,093 | $9,849 | $8,787 |
| Other | $3,208 | $3,105 | $2,993 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,352 | $9,053 | $8,729 |
| Other | $3,539 | $3,425 | $3,303 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,412 | $3,303 | $3,185 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $17,744 | $17,318 | $15,976 |
| Off Campus | $17,334 | $16,842 | $16,228 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,855 | $7,667 | $7,381 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $27,914 | $27,488 | $26,146 |
| Off Campus | $27,504 | $27,012 | $26,398 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,025 | $17,837 | $17,551 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Check it out (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oct 11 2008
The crowds at the San Diego State University football games get much larger than usual when it's time for the annual KGB Sky Show. The fireworks and rock-and-roll fiesta is in its 33rd year and the sparks fly right after the 6:30 p.m. game tonight against the Air Force Academy at Qualcomm Stadium.
Anonymous Grad Donates $1.5 Million To SDSU (KGTV San Diego)
Oct 9 2008
An anonymous graduate gave San Diego State University $1.5 million to establish an Institute for the Teaching of Critical Thinking Skills, it was announced Thursday.
Oct 4 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2008 | Inside the laboratories at the BioScience Center at San Diego State University students are researching how chronic infections — even ones as subtle as gum disease — can inflame the entire body and exacerbate heart disease Source: www.voiceofsandiego.org FAKE NOSE HAIR AND AUTOMATIC BEDS - Der Spiegel From artificial nose hair to a bed that makes itself, the wacky products on show at this year’s...
Oct 4 2008
Www.OSIR.org.in - Tired of Being Overshadowed, SDSU Pushes to Gain Entrepreneurial Edge - Voiceof San Diego Ornella | Dental | Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Www.OSIR.org.in - Tired of Being Overshadowed, SDSU Pushes to Gain Entrepreneurial Edge - Voiceof San Diego Ornella | Dental | Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2008 | Inside the laboratories at the BioScience Center at San Diego State University students are researching...
