What is the SDSU acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 38% for San Diego State University SDSU, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is SDSU tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $25,066 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the average net price at SDSU?

CollegesRef shows an average net price of $6,867 from federal cost reporting.

What is the graduation rate at SDSU?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 76% for San Diego State University SDSU.

What colleges are similar to SDSU?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like SDSU" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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San Diego State University SDSU — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

Editorial spotlight

San Diego State University SDSU — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching SDSU acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for San Diego State University SDSU. Location: San Diego, CA. San Diego State University SDSU: acceptance rate 38%, tuition $25,066, grad rate 76%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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