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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States · Urban
California State University systemMountain West ConferencePublicStateResearchCoed
Acceptance
39.0%
QS World
#830
Tuition/yr
$20,800
Students
36,000
Founded
1897
About
The flagship of the CSU system pairs a mission-revival campus in sunny San Diego with strong international business, hospitality, and public health programs at far lower tuition than the UCs. Its study-abroad participation is among the highest of any US public.
- University type
- Public (state)
- Acceptance rate
- 39.0%
- Total enrolment
- 36,000
- Student : faculty
- 24:1
- Founded
- 1897
Courses & majors
Business AdministrationPsychologyKinesiologyComputer ScienceNursingHospitality & Tourism ManagementMechanical EngineeringCommunicationPublic HealthBiologyInternational BusinessGraphic Design
Cost of studying
Tuition / yr
$20,800
Cost of attendance
$42,000
Application fee
$70
Rankings
#830
QS World
#625
Times Higher Ed
#105
National
Scholarships & financial aid
Very limited scholarships for internationals; the CSU tuition level is the main cost advantage.
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