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San Diego State University

San Diego, CA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#1001
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#1001
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#708
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
36%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About San Diego State University

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

San Diego, CA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
36.2%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$21,328/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
35,377
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
27:1

Outcomes

Freshman retention
91%
Graduation rate (6yr)
77%
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,909

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$479M
Avg net price (after aid)
$15,364/yr

Rankings

US News
#708
QS World
#1001
Times Higher Ed
#1001

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