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San Diego State University

San Diego, CA
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Official name

San Diego State University

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San Diego State University is a public four-year school in San Diego, CA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1897[1]. It has about 35,377 undergraduates[6].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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129years of history[1]
  1. 1897Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates35,377[6]
From abroad1.9%[6]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at San Diego State University costs in 2026-27, for students (the school’s page does not say whether this is for students from abroad) and for in-state students[2]. (From the school’s page. For more specific information, visit the school’s page.)

$53,562[2]A year, for non-resident students
$4,464A month, on average
$214,248Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩72.0Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

Non-resident$53,562[2]a year
In-state$36,432[2]a year

$17,130 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]

Non-residentIn-state
Tuition and fees$26,910[2]$9,780
Housing and food$21,856[2]$21,856
Books and supplies$1,014[2]$1,014
Transport and personal$3,782[2]$3,782

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

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Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[6]
Room and board, on campus$23,030[6]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$17,672[6]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$27,780[6]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$8,728 / $21,328[6]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 80[3]or IELTS 6.5
SAT not used[4]the school does not look at it

CSU system policy: SAT and ACT scores are no longer used in undergraduate admission. SDSU's international page asks applicants studying in the U.S. to report any available scores.

The page says: “permanent discontinuation of the use of standardized test scores”

When to apply

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Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
$70 application fee[5]
Cal State Apply application and application fee[5]
Academic records from all schools attended, with official English translations[5]
Unofficial high school transcripts uploaded as PDFs through my.SDSU[5]
High school diploma or graduation certificate (required before enrolling if not yet completed)[5]
English proficiency score reports (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE and other listed options)[5]
Optional for initial review: SAT, ACT, AP or IB scores, if studying in the U.S.[5]
Audition or portfolio for certain programs (dance, music, theatre, nursing, TV/film)[5]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5[3]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
80[3]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4[3]out of 6
IELTS
6.5[3]out of 9
Duolingo
105[3]out of 160
PTE Academic
58[3]out of 90

Stated as a minimum[3]

TOEFL 80 before Jan 21 2026, 4 after; scores valid two years. Applies to those whose high school was not primarily English-instruction.

Waiver or exemption: Alternatives: ALI EAP Level 8, ACT English 22, SAT EBRW 550, IB English 4-7, AP English 3.

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

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Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

36%[6]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Living in San Diego

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Clubs, sports and activities

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