COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State, founded in 1897, is a public, multipurpose university. It is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego area and is among the top 20 largest universities in the nation. Since its 1897 founding as the San Diego Normal School, the institution evolved from a teachers' college, to a liberal arts college and finally to a major comprehensive university. The first doctoral degree was awarded in 1966. San Diego St U currently offers bachelor's degrees in 76 majors, 58 master's degrees and 11 doctorates. 1997 marked SDSU's centennial year, and its national reputation for excellence continues to grow. Yet it still remains one of the most affordable comprehensive universities. Students from all levels benefit from working alongside faculty as they conduct scholarly and cutting-edge research and community service in their disciplines. A variety of special programs help new freshmen and transfer students achieve both academic and personal success. The school's main quadrangle of the 300-acre campus, located in San Diego, is still surrounded by the original seven mission-styled buildings. Web Site www.sdsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 28,362 Women 15,572 (54.9%) Men 12,790 (45.1%) Graduate Students 5,121 ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult Overall Admission Rate 34% of 56,921 applicants were admitted Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline November 30 Average GPA 3.69 SAT Math 568 average 510-620 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 544 average 490-600 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 490-590 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 24 average 22-27 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Important Considered Not Considered Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,452 Out-of-state: $38,612 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,976 Out-of-state: $18,136 Room and Board $15,826 Average Percent of Need Met 66% Average Freshman Award $10,300 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $18,400 COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 755 Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 14% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 16% of classes Over 100 students: 8% of classes CAMPUS LIFE San Diego Population 1,338,348 Nearest Metropolitan Area San Diego Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing 69% of freshmen, 14% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.2% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 32.9% Hispanic/Latino 6.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 36.7% White 5.1% Unknown International Students 5.5% from 114 countries First-Year Students Returning 88.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 29.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 43% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Program College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives 1 Recommended Units 4 Scores Due in Admissions Office Exam SAT or ACT Required November 30 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not reported APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 5500 Campanile Drive City, State, Zip San Diego, CA 92182 Phone (619) 594-6336 Fax E-mail admissions@sdsu.edu Early Admission Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline November 30 Application Fee $55 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission Notification March 1 Accept Offer of Admission May 1 Waiting List Used Yes Early Decision Deadline Defer Admission Student cannot defer admission Early Decision Notification Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Not required Other Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Important Considered Not Considered Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate 34% of 56,921 applicants were admitted Women 36% of 32,818 applicants were admitted Men 33% of 24,103 applicants were admitted Students Enrolled 5,054 (26%) of 19,625 admitted students enrolled Women 2,862 (24%) of 11,716 admitted students enrolled Men 2,192 (28%) of 7,909 admitted students enrolled Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 4,126 Students Accepting Wait List Position 1,945 Students Admitted From Wait List 47 SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 568 average 510-620 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 5% Score of 600 - 700 33% Score of 500 - 600 44% Score of 400 - 500 16% Score of 300 - 400 2% Score of 200 - 300 0% SAT Critical Reading 544 average 490-600 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.69 3.75 and Above 47% 3.50 - 3.74 30% 3.25 - 3.49 13% 3.00 - 3.24 8% 2.50 - 2.99 2% 2.00 - 2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 24 average 22-27 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 2% Score of 600 - 700 23% Score of 30 - 36 9% Score of 500 - 600 49% Score of 24 - 29 52% Score of 400 - 500 23% Score of 18 - 23 37% Score of 300 - 400 3% Score of 12 - 17 3% Score of 200 - 300 0% Score of 6 - 11 0% 490-590 range of middle 50% Score of 5 or Below 0% SAT Writing Score of 700 - 800 2% Score of 600 - 700 22% Score of 500 - 600 49% Score of 400 - 500 25% Score of 300 - 400 2% Score of 200 - 300 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 29% Top quarter: 77% Top half: 98% Bottom half: 2% National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,452 Out-of-state: $38,612 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,976 Out-of-state: $18,136 Room and Board $15,826 Books and Supplies $1,804 Other Expenses $2,846 Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Final deadline March 2 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 001151 Free State Aid Form PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants 3,700 (77.4%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 2,700 (73.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,600 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 110 (4.2%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 66% Average Award $10,300 Need-Based Gift Received by 1,800 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,500 Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Financial Aid Applicants 17,300 (69.0%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 14,500 (57.8%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 14,100 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 1,600 (11.3%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $10,800 Need-Based Gift Received by 2,500 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,200 Received by 10,700 (75.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,900 Need-Based Self-Help Received by 700 (26.9%) of aid recipients Received by 13,400 (95.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000 Merit-Based Gift Received by 2,500 (17.7%) of aid recipients 100 (2.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,200 Merit-Based Gift 1,100 (4.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,300 COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 49% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $18,400 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 6.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 23.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans State Loans Other Loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Area/Ethnic Studies, Military Science, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Theater/Drama, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Dance Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Cheerleading/Drum Major, Memberships, Leadership, Hobbies/Interests Special Characteristics Award Areas Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Workers in Trades, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Workers in Trades, Veterans' Children, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, First-Generation College Students - 2 COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $1,900 PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS - 3 COLLEGE Academic Calendar System Semester Summer Session Offered General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Advertising Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering African-American/Black Studies Agricultural Business and Management, General American Indian/Native American Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Anthropology Applied Mathematics, General Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General Asian Studies/Civilization Astronomy Athletic Training/Trainer Atomic/Molecular Physics Biology/Biological Sciences, General Botany/Plant Biology Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Comparative Literature Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dance, General Dietetics/Dietitian Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Ecology Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering English Language and Literature, General Environmental Health Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other European Studies/Civilization Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Finance, General Financial Planning and Services Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Gerontology Graphic Design Health Communication Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and MexicanAmerican/Chicano Studies History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Linguistics Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Microbiology, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Operations Management and Supervision Operations Research Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Physical Sciences Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration Public Relations/Image Management Radio and Television Real Estate Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Rhetoric and Composition Russian Language and Literature Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies Social Sciences, General Industrial Technology/Technician Information Technology Insurance Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Interior Design International Business/Trade/Commerce International Economics International Relations and National Security Studies, Other Japanese Language and Literature Jewish/Judaic Studies Journalism Kinesiology and Exercise Science Latin American Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Speech Communication and Rhetoric Statistics, General Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Urban Studies/Affairs Women's Studies Zoology/Animal Biology COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS - UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Social sciences, Psychology Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at sea Study Abroad Offered Online Degrees Only offers online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Required Computer Not required Foreign Language Not required Math/Science Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Accepted Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 755 Part-Time Faculty 959 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 85% Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 14% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 16% of classes Over 100 students: 8% of classes Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 6,892,962 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 1200 Internet/E-mail Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Offered Tutoring Available Services for Learning Disabled Students Available Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of City Planning, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Accounting Advertising and Public Relations Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Anthropology Applied Arts and Design--General Applied Mathematics Art History Art/Fine Arts Asian Studies Astronomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Engineering Design Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English as a Second Language Entrepreneurship Environmental Design Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Exercise and Sports Science Film, Television, and Video Production Finance and Banking Geography Media Studies Microbiology Molecular Biology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Music Education Nursing--General Nutrition Pharmaceutical Administration Philosophy Physics Political Science Biometry Biostatistics Business Administration and Management--General Cell Biology Geology Gerontology Graphic Design Health Physics/Radiological Health Psychology--General Public Administration Public Health--General Reading Education Chemistry Child Development Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Health Promotion Health Psychology Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Higher Education Rehabilitation Counseling Rhetoric Romance Languages School Psychology Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Computational Sciences Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Ecology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services History Human Resources Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Health Internet and Interactive Multimedia Kinesiology and Movement Studies Latin American Studies Liberal Studies Linguistics Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Science Education Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Sports Management Statistics Telecommunications Management Theater Toxicology Urban and Regional Planning Western European Studies Women's Studies Writing - 4 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Cell Biology Chemistry Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Computational Sciences Ecology Education--General Educational Media/Instructional Technology Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services Engineering Design Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Geography Health Promotion Health Psychology Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Industrial and Organizational Psychology International Health Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Molecular Biology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Physical Therapy Psychology--General Public Health--General Science Education Toxicology - 5 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE LOCATION AND SETTING San Diego Population 1,338,348 Nearest Metropolitan Area San Diego Environment Very large city Campus Size 283 acres Weather Temperature 48.8 average low in January, 77.1 average high in September Rain 42 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Map Nearest Airport 10 mile(s) from campus in San Diego Nearest Bus Station 10 mile(s) from campus in San Diego Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in San Diego HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing Students in College Housing 69% of freshmen, 14% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 86% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available 24-Hour Security Patrols Available Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Offered Personal Counseling Offered Child Care Offered COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot School Colors Scarlet and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport MEN Offered Scholarships Given Baseball Offered Scholarships Given x x x x x x x x x x x x x Basketball x x Crew x x Cross-Country Running x x Football Golf x Lacrosse x Soccer x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x x Water Polo x x - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, softball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - STUDENTS STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 28,362 Women 15,572 (54.9%) Men 12,790 (45.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 25,088 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.2% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 32.9% Hispanic/Latino 6.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 36.7% White 5.1% Unknown International Students 5.5% from 114 countries Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 5,121 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 88.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 29.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 56.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 67.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary 43% $44,850 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported Disciplines Pursued Not reported COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright © 2016