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San Diego State University student guide: campus events and game days, $15,364 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about San Diego State University
- Founded
- 1897
- Teams
- San Diego State Aztecs
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at San Diego State University
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
Landmark
Library
TheaterCal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Open air theatre on the campus of San Diego State University
Arena
Viejas Arena
Home venue of San Diego State Aztecs men's and women's basketball teams
ArenaTheater
Theater
What's on at San Diego State University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Campus news
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By the numbers
San Diego State University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates35,377
Admitted36%
Average net price$15,364per year, after aid
Total cost$27,780per year, before aid
Graduation rate76%
Return for year two91%
Median earnings$64,90910 years after starting
Median debt$15,000at graduation
Students per teacher27 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 2,008 reported graduates$38,950median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 646 reported graduates$25,695median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 415 reported graduates$31,547median pay a year after
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 354 reported graduates$24,520median pay a year after
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 276 reported graduates$33,006median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
GK
2.5 mi from campus
2.5 mi from campusJ-K's Greek Cafe
CafeOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
RS
2.6 mi from campus
2.6 mi from campusRiviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
RestaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
LM
2.0 mi from campus
2.0 mi from campusLa Mesita Mexican Food
RestaurantOB
2.3 mi from campus
2.3 mi from campusOodles By The Nood Bar
RestaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
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Questions students ask about San Diego State University
How much does San Diego State University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,364 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $27,780 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at San Diego State University?
76% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 91% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?
36% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at San Diego State University?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Criminal Justice and Corrections (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do San Diego State University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $64,909. Source: College Scorecard.
When was San Diego State University founded?
San Diego State University was founded in 1897. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at San Diego State University?
Landmarks at San Diego State University include Aztec Bowl (stadium), San Diego State University campus (landmark), Malcolm A. Love Library (library), Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (theater), Viejas Arena (arena).
Where is San Diego State University?
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, about 3 miles from La Mesa.
More colleges near La Mesa
Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.