Acceptance
36%
In-State
$8,728
Grad Rate (4yr)
56%
Retention
91%
Earnings
$64,909
AI Overview
San Diego State combines serious academics—especially in environmental science, conservation, and urban planning—with an active, outdoorsy California vibe. Students here tend to be career-focused yet laid-back, balancing library sessions with beach trips and hiking in the nearby mountains. The university's deep partnerships with local government and conservation organizations mean undergrads regularly work on real projects addressing San Diego's water, habitat, and development challenges—not just theoretical case studies.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$8,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,328
Room & Board
$23,030
Average Net Price
$15,364
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Federal Loans
23%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$64,909Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
195 graduates
$120,799
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
122 graduates
$116,842
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
101 graduates
$106,416
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
206 graduates
$100,586
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
16 graduates
$100,564
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
111 graduates
$100,139
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
259 graduates
$97,825
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
142 graduates
$95,865
4 yrs after graduation
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
36 graduates
$88,417
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
$88,136
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
120+ programsAnd 108 more programs available
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