San Diego State University

San Diego State University, also called SDSU, is a public ally owned and operated university for research found in San Diego. Created in 1897 and originally named San Diego Normal School, it is one of the oldest in the area and in the California State University system. Over 35,000 students attend the university, and it boasts over 260,000 alumni.

Over 75,000 students, including transfers and freshman, apply for undergraduate studies per year at San Diego State University, making it one of CSU’s most sought-after campuses every year. The university admits approximately 34 percent of its applicants – about 30,000 students. It recently reached a record-breaking amount of applications (almost 78,000), the majority being freshmen.

Among other research institutions offering less than 14 doctorate degrees, SDSU was named as the most valuable for four consecutive years. Over the span of 14 years, San Diego State has received over $1.5 billion to fund research and other programs. The university is the only CSU campus ranked as a “National University” instead of “Regional University” by U.S. News and World Report. San Diego State is also placed as the top 80th on the continent for its business college by the Graduate School Rankings of the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report.

Through the College of Extended Studies, San Diego State University offers various online learning programs, including certificates and career-oriented courses. Online master's degrees are offered in technology, hospitality and tourism, public administration and regulatory affairs.

Quick Facts

Phone Number:	(619) 594-5200
Address:	5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, California 92182
Institution Type:	Public, 4- year or above
Size:	Very Large ( 25,000+ undergrad, 4,700+ grad )
Award Levels:	Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
In-State Tuition	N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$ 11,232
Online Degrees Offered:	NO
Student-to-Faculty Ratio:	27 to 1
Website Address:	www.sdsu.edu

Majors and Degrees

Majors/Degrees	BS/BA	MA/MS	PHD
Architecture and Related Services
City, Community and Regional Planning
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Bioinformatics
Biology Biological Sciences
Microbiology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Hospitality Administration Management
International Business Trade Commerce
Communication and Journalism
Journalism
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration
General Science Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
School Counseling and Guidance Services
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
Construction Engineering Technology Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies Technicians
English Language and Literature Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature
Rhetoric and Composition
Writing
Ethnic, Cultural and Group Studies
African-american Black Studies
American Indian Native American Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Audiology Audiologist
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Medical Physics
Health Services Allied Health Health Sciences
Public Health
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Counselor
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
Humanities Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi- Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Fitness
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Atomic Molecular Physics
Chemistry
Geology Earth Science
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
International Relations and National Security Studies
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies Affairs

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics