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San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University system. SDSU has a fall 2020 student body of 35,578 and an alumni base of more than 300,000.
Fields of Study
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Arts and Letters
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Business
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Education
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Engineering
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Health and Human Services
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Professional Studies and Fine Arts
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Sciences
Rankings
151
(National U)
1001-1200
(QS World Ranking)
Location
San Diego, CA
Enrollment
30,960
Acceptance Rate
38%
Personal Statement
Not required
Application Method(s)
CGPA
English Proficiency
80
TOEFL
6.5
IELTS
105
DET
Fees
$42,800
Total
$21,170 / $21,630
Tuition / Living
SAT / ACT
Optional
Scholarship
None
Intakes
Fall: August
Spring*: January
*Transfer students only
Deadlines
Transfer
Fall:
November 30
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Spring:
August 31
updated February 2024