San Diego State University

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• 5500 Campanile Dr
  San Diego , CA 92182-7455
  (619) 594-6336
  www.sdsu.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  34,889

  Full time

  27,680

  Part time

  7,209

  Men full time

  11,686

  Women full time

  15,994

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  The mission of San Diego State University shall be to provide well-balanced, high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students and to contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and distinction in teaching, research, and service. The university shall impart an appreciation and broad understanding of human experience throughout the world and the ages.

  San Diego State University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  San Diego State University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  15%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  4%

  Hispanic

  21%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  44%

  Non-Resident Alien

  5%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  10%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• San Diego State University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (619) 594-6336

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $55

  Applied

  62,330

  Admitted

  21,195

  Enrolled

  7,634

  Admitted %

  34%

  San Diego State University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Neither required nor recommended

  Secondary school record

  Neither required nor recommended

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  San Diego State University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  97%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  460

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  570

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  480

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  590

  Students submitting ACT

  33%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  19

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  24

• San Diego State University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $4,902

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $10,482

  Books and Supplies

  $1,638

  On-campus room and board

  $11,485

  Off-campus room and board

  $10,388

  San Diego State University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  46%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  18% , $3,733 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  18% , $3,672 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  26% , $3,255 on average

• San Diego State University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Architecture and Related Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning	0	18	0
  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  African-American/Black Studies	10	0	0
  Asian Studies/Civilization	5	2	0
  Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies	13	0	0
  Latin American Studies	6	10	0
  Women's Studies	17	16	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	180	41	10
  Microbiology, General	5	0	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	0	74	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	1203	369	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	0	7	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	80	0	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	149	2	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	154	35	0
  Journalism	60	0	0
  Radio and Television	59	6	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer Science	48	76	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	68	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	2
  Education, General	0	300	16
  Music Teacher Education	8	0	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	0	4	1
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering	12	4	0
  Civil Engineering, General	99	15	0
  Computer Engineering, General	32	0	0
  Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	50	41	0
  Manufacturing Engineering	0	4	0
  Mechanical Engineering	77	12	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	3	0	0
  Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other	0	1	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Creative Writing	0	20	0
  English Composition	0	15	0
  English Language and Literature, General	139	46	0
  Speech and Rhetorical Studies	272	0	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Comparative Literature	9	0	0
  French Language and Literature	5	2	0
  Japanese Language and Literature	7	0	0
  Linguistics	8	15	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	67	14	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences	0	0	9
  Communication Disorders, General	52	37	2
  Dietetics/Dietitian	57	7	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	184	24	0
  Public Health, General	0	120	2
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	101	21	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Humanities/Humanistic Studies	12	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	297	1	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Applied Mathematics	0	6	0
  Mathematics, General	47	8	0
  Statistics, General	14	8	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Gerontology	16	6	0
  Mathematics and Computer Science	0	0	2
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	25	10	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Health and Physical Education, General	282	11	0
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	4	0
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	0	12	0
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	39	0	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Jewish/Judaic Studies	1	0	0
  Philosophy	37	5	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	21	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Astronomy	3	6	0
  Atomic/Molecular Physics	1	0	0
  Chemistry, General	32	11	3
  Geology/Earth Science, General	14	9	0
  Physical Sciences	2	0	0
  Physics, General	6	14	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Clinical Psychology	0	0	13
  Psychology, General	576	49	0
  School Psychology	0	10	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Public Administration	170	28	0
  Social Work	52	93	0
  Security and Protective Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	311	0	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Anthropology	58	13	0
  Criminology	0	8	0
  Economics, General	146	15	0
  Geography	61	14	4
  International Relations and Affairs	67	2	0
  Political Science and Government, General	228	9	0
  Social Sciences, General	89	0	0
  Sociology	138	16	0
  Urban Studies/Affairs	8	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art/Art Studies, General	292	2	0
  Dance, General	2	0	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	51	20	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	9	0
  Music Performance, General	29	16	0
  Music, General	0	4	0

• San Diego State University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 2nd

  Regular application deadline

  Nov 30th

  Fall application deadline

  Nov 30th

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Nov 30th

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Nov 30th

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  Mar 1st

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  Mar 1st

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• San Diego State University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-CA/San-Diego-State-University-SDSU-Admissions/32823794522

  Twitter Username

  SDSUAdmissions

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.sdsu.edu/virtualtour

  Enable Regional Events

  Yes

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  San Diego State University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  San Diego State University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  Yes

  Air Force

  Yes

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