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Overview of San Diego State University

Mission Statement

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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.

Quick Facts

29,187 students

25% admitted

$5,472 tuition/year

  • 23,914 full time
  • 5,273 part time
  • 10,067 men full time
  • 13,847 women full time
  • 61,800 applied
  • 15,693 admitted
  • 5,858 enrolled
  • $16,632 out of state
  • $1,106 fees
  • $11,485 room & board
  • $1,661 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctorate
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Colors: Black and red
29,187 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Denisse from Imperial Beach, CA
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  • “San Diego State University is a pretty diverse school in this school students will find people pretty much from all over the world. Its environment makes you study outside the…”

  • May-27-2012 » Read More
  • Chelsea from El Cajon, CA
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  • “San Diego Sate University has great academic opportunities in the sciences. The professors seem to care both about their research and the education of their students. SDSU also offers great…”

  • Jan-09-2012 » Read More
  • Jamie from Moorpark, CA
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  • “sdsu has given me a wide opportunity of expanding my interests in pre veterinary medicine, the honors college, and psychology. the water sports are a great option!…”

  • Jan-27-2012 » Read More
  • Anonymous
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  • “san diego state is a beautiful campus. the encourage a full social and academic life. they send a lot of emails.…”

  • Feb-28-2012 » Read More
  • Kaitlyn from San Diego, CA
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  • “san diego state is the perfect setting for the ultimate college experience. every aspect of sdsu is made for students to excel. there is always something to do no matter…”

  • Mar-02-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • Ester from Banning, CA
  • Nov-30-2011 I am a current student here

    I love San Diego State and i am enjoying it because I'm involved on campus. It is always a good idea to either be very outgoing and/or be involved on campus but it does not have to be something boring it can be something that you are interested in. There is always something to do on campus you just have to look for it.

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  • 5
  • Maria Luz from Long Beach, CA
  • Nov-13-2011 I am a current student here

    There's always lots of fun things to do here and they encourage getting involved with the school from day one. I suggest checking out all the clubs before you commit to one because there are a large variety of people to meet.

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  • Brooke from Huntington Beach, CA
  • Aug-28-2011 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    I've had many family members and friends who have gone to this school (including my parents and sister) and have collected wonderful memories and great friendships through this school. It's also in such a great and exciting town with so much to do!

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  • 5
  • Rachael from Santee, CA
  • Aug-23-2011 I am a current student here

    There are numerous social activities and extracurricular groups available to join and take part in... a little something for everyone!

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