San Diego State University
San Diego, California · Public
San Diego State University admitted 37% of 95,444 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 78% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at San Diego State University
Enter a score to see whether San Diego State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (37%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
San Diego State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
11,627 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 6,016 took it, and 962 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How San Diego State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Where you live
- State residency
Considered
- –
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.82 GPA. 25% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,072 in-state and $45,952 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,500 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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