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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend SDSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at SDSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend SDSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend SDSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at SDSU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at SDSU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at SDSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at SDSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at SDSU.

  • Public Good

New Student Applications (Fall 2010)

Of the 44,845 new freshman applicants, 30% were admitted and 25% of the admitted students enrolled at San Diego State University in Fall 2010.
Of the 17,050 transfer applicants, 19% were admitted and 72% of the admitted students enrolled at San Diego State University in Fall 2010.
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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 21 - 26  
Math 22 - 27 500 - 610
English 20 - 26  
Critical Reading   480 - 580
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.62
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 100%
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