College
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public four-year college in San Diego, California with 35,377 undergraduates. It admits 36% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $13,243 a year on average after grants.
35,377Undergraduates
36%Acceptance rate
$13,243Net price a year
$26,045Full cost a year
$9,180In-state tuition
$25,500Out-of-state tuition
78%Graduation rate
91%Return for year two
$73,494Median earnings 10 years after starting
$14,500Median debt at graduation
35%Students with Pell grants
n/aAverage SAT
Living near San Diego State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 6 mi | $2,313 | $906,700 |
| El Cajon, CA | 9 mi | $1,856 | $681,700 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 9 mi | $2,229 | $758,700 |
| Escondido, CA | 24 mi | $2,046 | $714,500 |
| San Marcos, CA | 26 mi | $2,348 | $868,000 |
Other colleges nearby
- University of California-San Diego 12 mi
- The University of Arizona Global Campus 5 mi
- Southwestern College 10 mi
- San Diego Mesa College 6 mi
- California State University-San Marcos 25 mi
- Grossmont College 5 mi
- San Diego Miramar College 10 mi
- National University 5 mi
Airports near San Diego
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport SAN | 8 mi | 12,780,013 |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD | 27 mi | 17,434 |
| John Wayne Airport SNA | 77 mi | 5,370,273 |
| Palm Springs International Airport PSP | 80 mi | 1,617,586 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.