San Diego State University
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Admission rate
38%
Undergrad enrollment
29,000
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
Not published
SAT middle-50%
Not published
ACT middle-50%
Not published
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
San Diego State University offers 3 tracked merit aid scholarships with top awards up to $15,000/year.
Presidential Scholarship
$11,000 – $15,000/year (renewable)
Top merit tier; out-of-state students
Provost's Scholarship
$7,000 – $10,000/year (renewable)
Out-of-state students
Dean's Scholarship
$3,500 – $6,000/year (renewable)
Automatic merit award
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $7,510/year
Out-of-state tuition: $19,870/year
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