SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU)

  • 5500 Campanile Dr
  • San Diego, CA 92182
  • OPEID College Code: 00115100
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  • General Phone: (619) 594-5200
  • President: Stephen L. Weber
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 32,817
  • College Alias: SDSU
  • College Mascot: Aztecs
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Aside from being among the oldest members of the California State University system, SDSU is also the first and largest college in San Diego, California. It is now a highly-regarded research university, having come a long way from starting as an institute for teacher training under the name San Diego Normal College in 1897. There are currently almost 200 fields of study being taken up by students throughout all undergraduate and graduate levels in all of its seven colleges, namely: Arts and Letters, Sciences, Engineering, Professional Studies and Fine Arts, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, and Education.

Enrollees at both the main and the Imperial Valley campuses are entitled to apply for opportunities to be part in any of over 300 educational programs in more than 50 countries all over the world. Possessing at least $1 billion worth of study grants, SDSU students are directed by its Division of Research Affairs in pursuing research activities in numerous fields such as public health, transportation safety, and computational science.

Recreation and athletics also play a great part of college life at SDSU. The San Diego State Aztecs have teams representing the school in basketball, baseball, football, soccer, among others. Celebrations on campus grounds are highlighted by Homecoming Week during the fall term. Spring term is marked by Green Fest, another week-long event that promotes environmental sustainability.

San Diego State maintains a huge role in emphasizing the importance of higher education among younger students in the surrounding communities. As a partner in the Compact for Success program, it assists the Sweetwater Union High School District in implementing courses that will prepare qualified students for admission to the university after graduation.

 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Navy Air Force
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants21,06629,08150,147
Number Granted Admission (%)6,230 (30%)9,428 (32%)15,658 (31%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,804 (29%)2,582 (27%)4,386 (28%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam4,17695%
ACT ® Exam2,08137%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460570
SAT ® Math470600
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1926
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving28%23%31%23%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,286$4,428$2,506$4,357
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.8%2.1%1.6%
Number in Default10811083
Number in Repayment5,9255,1785,169
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,902$3,754$3,428
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,902$3,754$3,428
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,062$13,924$13,598
Books and Supplies$1,638$1,566$1,332
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,485$11,266$10,904
Other Expenses$3,977$3,802$3,330
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,388$9,930$9,707
Other Expenses$4,462$4,266$3,673
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,216$4,266$3,541
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$22,002$20,388$18,994
In-State$22,002$20,388$18,994
Out of State$33,162$30,558$29,164
Off Campus
In-District$21,390$19,516$18,140
In-State$21,390$19,516$18,140
Out of State$32,550$29,686$28,310
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,756$9,350$8,301
In-State$10,756$9,350$8,301
Out of State$21,916$19,520$18,471
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Urban Planning-10-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology171369
Microbiology92-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-84-
Business Administration1,281310-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-9-
Hospitality Administration and Management83--
International Business184--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication11443-
Journalism48--
Radio and Television754-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science5168-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-71-
Curriculum and Instruction--3
Early Childhood Education102--
Education-18214
Music Teacher Education6--
Science Teacher Education-1-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education31--
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering23--
Biomedical and Medical Engineering-4-
Civil Engineering10222-
Computer Engineering26--
Electrical Engineering6162-
Manufacturing Engineering-6-
Mechanical Engineering707-
 
Engineering Technology
Construction Engineering Technology5--
Quality Control and Safety Technologies, Other-2-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-14-
English Composition-16-
English Language and Literature19539-
Speech314--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies5--
Asian Civilization Studies41-
European Civilization Studies4--
Latin American Studies59-
Womens Studies1011-
Chicano Studies7--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Comparative Literature8--
French Language and Literature53-
German Language and Literature2--
Japanese Language and Literature4--
Linguistics1111-
Spanish Language and Literature4419-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Audiology, Hearing Sciences--10
Communication Disorders59383
Dietetics6610-
Health Services91--
Nursing17118-
Public Health-887
Public Health, Other-2-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling-40-
 
History
History8928-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology143-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other658-
Mathematics and Computer Science--3
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts2625-
Humanistic Studies11--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-10-
Mathematics429-
Statistics714-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy259-
Religious Studies17--
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy45-
Atomic, Molecular Physics1--
Chemistry32183
Geology and Earth Science1215-
Physical Sciences1--
Physics39-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--13
Psychology56261-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration16348-
Social Work63103-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education35010-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other-6-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-5-
Parks and Recreation46--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice347--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology609-
Criminology-6-
Economics16016-
Geography38191
International Relations and Affairs8416-
Political Science22611-
Social Sciences120--
Sociology15020-
Urban Studies and Affairs15--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance7--
Drama397-
Fine Studio Arts-9-
Music-2-
Music Performance2715-
Art Studies3395-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 32,817
  • Undergraduate: 26,800 Graduate: 6,017
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 14,017 Female: 18,800
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 11,561 Female: 15,239
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 2,456 Female: 3,561
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 25,883 Part-Time: 6,934
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 22,726 Part-Time: 4,074
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 3,157 Part-Time: 2,860
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,8476%
American Indian1710.5%
Black1,2874%
Asian4,76415%
Hispanic7,36222%
White13,85742%
Unknown3,52911%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18250.08%
Ages 18-197,02721%
Ages 20-218,59726%
Ages 22-248,69226%
Ages 25-294,96615%
Ages 30-341,6695%
Ages 35-397302%
Ages 40-497052%
Ages 50-653791%
Age Over 65270.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,2242,513711
Faculty Status1,523909614
Tenured Faculty63459836
Graduate Assistants772-772
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,523909614
Primarily Instruction719143576
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial126126-
Other Professionals70766542
Technical and/or Paraprofessional86881355
Clerical And Secretarial36934029
Skilled Crafts81801
Service and/or Maintenance1551478
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,937 (823)$86,147 (469)$78,684 (354)
Professor$99,250 (303)$100,820 (198)$96,287 (105)
Associate Professor$78,616 (226)$78,425 (130)$78,875 (96)
Assistant Professor$72,061 (161)$74,205 (87)$69,541 (74)
Lecturer$61,389 (124)$63,245 (49)$60,177 (75)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$119,732 (77)$126,995 (42)$111,017 (35)
Professor$127,314 (53)$127,868 (35)$126,236 (18)
Associate Professor$99,168 (11)$94,428 (3)$100,946 (8)
Lecturer$86,240 (10)$88,134 (2)$85,767 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$84,223 (900)$87,607 (511)$79,777 (389)
Professor$99,982 (356)$101,391 (233)$97,312 (123)
Associate Professor$78,733 (237)$78,399 (133)$79,161 (104)
Assistant Professor$72,061 (161)$74,205 (87)$69,541 (74)
Lecturer$62,074 (134)$63,592 (51)$61,140 (83)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,547,871$2,789,751$2,758,120
Ratio (%)100%50%50%
 
Participants
All Athletes572219353
Unduplicated Athletes502219283
Baseball3535-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined126-126
Football122122-
Golf211011
Rowing65-65
Soccer562729
Softball24-24
Swimming and Diving31-31
Tennis18108
Volleyball18-18
Water Polo26-26
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$318,864$122,652
Assistant Coaches-$132,846$60,209
 
Coaches
All Coaches522428
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Water Polo2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male64%
Female67%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien54%
American Indian65%
Black58%
Asian64%
Hispanic61%
White69%
Unknown68%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years58%
6 Years66%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-4
Drug Related4020
Liquor Related910
On Campus
Weapons Related147
Drug Related11763
Liquor Related4053
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape35
Robbery2-
Aggravated Assault48
Burglary1815
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape710
Robbery44
Aggravated Assault1220
Burglary5361
Vehicle Theft92105
Arson21
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