Universities/CA/San Diego State University

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public · 35,377 students

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$65k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
36%Acceptance Rate
76%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)76.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)56.3%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate90.6%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students41.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing27.1%
Psychology7.8%
Social Sciences7.7%
Engineering7.4%
Communications6.3%
Health Sciences5.9%
Biological Sciences3.3%
Humanities3.1%
Computer Science2.5%
Education1.6%
History1.0%
Mathematics0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$9k
Instructional Spend per Student
$479M
Total Endowment

San Diego State University — Academics

San Diego State University has a graduation rate of 76.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 90.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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