San Diego, CA · Public
San Diego State University is a public four-year college in San Diego, CA, enrolling about 35,377 students.
It admits 36% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $13,243 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $26,045.
78% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 27 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $73,494 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: San Diego State University.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA |
1 mi | $52,050 |
| Grossmont College El Cajon, CA |
5 mi | $3,900 |
| National University San Diego, CA |
5 mi | $24,008 |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus Chandler, AZ |
5 mi | $28,679 |
| San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA |
6 mi | $21,767 |
| San Diego City College San Diego, CA |
6 mi | $18,693 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA |
7 mi | $29,539 |
| Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA |
8 mi | $7,178 |
| California Institute of Arts & Technology National City, CA |
8 mi | $43,710 |
| San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA |
10 mi | $21,008 |
| Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA |
10 mi | $5,663 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA |
11 mi | $48,917 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA |
11 mi | $40,555 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA |
12 mi | $14,794 |
| Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA |
91 mi | $1,562 |