College Spotlight – San Diego State University

San Diego State University, founded in 1897, is a public research institution. It is ranked among the nation’s top national universities, according to U.S. News. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in 94 areas, master’s degrees in 78 areas, and doctoral degrees in 22 areas. Receiving $120.6 million in research funding in 2015, SDSU focuses its research on real-world challenges with student access to cutting-edge technology. With 44 education programs located in 52 countries around the world, SDSU is among the leaders in the number of students who study abroad. The most popular majors include Business, Marketing, Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Health and Related Programs, and Engineering.

 Location

• San Diego State University, set in the beachside city of San Diego, has a campus size of 283 acres

Stats

• Public, Coed
• City/urban setting
• No religious affiliation
• Semester-based academic calendar
• Total enrollment: 34,254, including undergraduate enrollment of 29,234 students
• Endowment of $210,555,275
• 28:1 student–faculty ratio
• The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%
• 46% of students are male, 54% of students are female

 Estimated Tuition

• In-state tuition and fees: $7,084 (one school year)
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,244 (one school year)
• Room and Board: $14,812 (0ne school year)

 Housing

• 15% of students live in residence housing that is affiliated, owned, or operated by the university
• 85% of students live off campus
• Types of housing available to students include: sorority and fraternity housing, themed housing, special housing for disabled students and international students, co-ed dorms
  

Student Life and Activities

• Almost 20% of students are affiliated with Greek organizations

Athletics

• It is a member of the NCAA Division I Athletic Conference

 Fun Facts:

• SDSU owns and operates a local public broadcasting station known as KPBS. Its award-winning television and radio programming unites the campus to the community and ranks among the top ten public broadcasting stations in the country.

Application Information

• Application deadline: November 30
• $55 application fee
• Acceptance Rate: 34%

When asked to describe a favorite campus tradition at San Diego State University, one student responded, “My school is best known for their athletics and amazing school spirit at each game. Also, the school is located in beautiful San Diego where many students wish to study. The campus is beautiful and near the beach. Because there are so many applicants, the university must turn away a majority of the applicants every year. Academics are extremely important here at SDSU.” San Diego State University is best known for programs that reach out to the community, such as KPBS. It is the largest university in San Diego and the fifth largest in the state of California.

 To learn more about San Diego State University, visit http://www.sdsu.edu