Campus Specific Admission Practices
Natha Kraft
Manager, Prospective Student Center
Services and Activities
Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-campus Housing
Academics: Academic Advising Center, Study Abroad,
EOP, University Honors Program
Health and Wellness: Student Health Services,
Counseling and Psychological Services, Student
Disability Services
Student Involvement: Student Life and Leadership,
Greek Life, Student Government, Athletics
New Student and Parent Programs: Orientation
(students and parents), Welcome Week, New Student
and Family Convocation, Aztec Nights, Family Weekend
Fall 2010 Admission
61,800
Applications received
3,534
Freshmen enrollment spaces
2,624
Transfer enrollment spaces
3.78
Average High School GPA
1148
Average SAT (math and reasoning)
4172
Average CSU Eligibility Index
Fall 2011 Admission Process
First-time freshmen applicants are admitted to the pre-major
(including undeclared) in which they apply.
There is a limited number of enrollment slots in each pre-major.
Applicants will be ranked by their Eligibility Index, which is a
combination of GPA and SAT/ACT test scores.
Students must complete the pattern of college preparatory
curriculum ("a-g" courses) by the end of spring 2011.
First-time freshmen from outside the SDSU service area are
required to live in on-campus residence halls their first year.
Students are in SDSU's service area if they graduate from a high
school in San Diego County located south of state route 56 and
extending eastward AND Imperial County high schools.
Fall 2011 Admission Process
CSU Grade Point Average
All grades earned in the 15-unit college “a-g”
preparatory pattern of approved courses taken in
10th -12th grades are used to calculate your
grade point average.
Honors points for “A,” “B” and “C” grades will be
awarded for a maximum of eight semester
courses taken in 11th and 12th grades, including
up to two IB or AP courses, or honors courses with
11th or 12th grade content taken in the 10th
grade.
Fall 2011 Admission Process
First-Time Freshmen Eligibility Index
The Eligibility Index is the combination of the high school grade
point average and test score on either the SAT Reasoning Test
or the ACT.
The Eligibility Index is calculated by multiplying the grade point
average by 800 and adding the combined critical reading and
math score on the SAT Reasoning Test.
For the ACT, multiply the grade point average by 200 and add
ten times the composite score from the ACT.
SDSU does not include the writing scores from either tests in the
computation of the Eligibility Index.
Fall 2011 Admission Process
Fall admission is based on self-reported information and the
major to which students apply.
Students cannot change their major during the application
process.
Admission is provisional pending verification of the selfreported information on the application from official
transcripts.
Admission will be rescinded if the GPA, test scores or course
grades are lower than what is reported on the application.
Students must receive "C" or higher grades in all coursework
taken during senior year or their admission will be rescinded.
Fall 2011 Admission
Communication Process
Applicants receive the following notifications.
E-mail from SDSU within two weeks after CSUMentor
application is filed. This e-mail contains their SDSU RedID that
students will use to set up their SDSU WebPortal.
Students can check the status of their application in the
“Admission Status” section of the SDSU WebPortal.
Applicants are encouraged to read the SDSU “I Have Applied”
Web site for “next steps” in the admission process.
Admission and denial notifications – along with enrollment
instructions – will be sent via hard copy letter in March.
Fall 2011 Admission
Key Dates
October 1 to November 30, 2010 - Apply electronically at www.CSUMentor.edu
November 2010 – Last month to take the SAT/ACT for fall admission.
January 1 - March 2, 2011 - File FAFSA (financial aid application)
Early February 2011 – First deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships
March 2011 – Admission decisions sent
March 19, 2011 – Explore SDSU Open House
May 2, 2011 – Deadline to submit Intent to Enroll $400 deposit, official transcripts
and test scores
May 2, 2011 – Deadline to submit housing license agreement and $800 initial
payment (for student required to live on campus)
May 3, 2011 – Second deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships
July 15, 2011 – Deadline to submit final transcripts with spring 2011 grades
Fall 2011 Admission
Appeals
Due to the number of applications SDSU receives, it is
unlikely an appeal will be granted. However, SDSU will accept
appeals, especially for extreme circumstances.
If a student thinks their situation qualifies for an admissions
appeal, a letter from the student and any supporting
documentation should be sent to the following address:
University Admission Appeals Committee
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455
Students will be notified in writing of the appeal decision.
Fall 2011 Admission
Costs of Undergraduate Attendance – 2010/11*
Registration Fees
Books and Supplies
On-campus Housing and Food
Transportation
Miscellaneous Costs
$5,206*
$1,638
$11,485
$1,320
$2.657
Total Costs
$22,306
Non-California residents pay tuition of $372 per unit in
addition to these fees.
*As of August 2010
Fall 2011 Admission
Contact Information
Office of Admissions / Prospective Student Center
Students:
(619) 594-6336
Counselors: (619) 594-6966*
E-mali:
admissions@sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
www.sdsu.edu/admissions
www.sdsu.edu/counselorconnection
*This is a counselor line only. Thank you for not giving this number
to students.