2004 Counselor Conference
Freshman Admission
SDSU Facts Fall 2003
Student Enrollment
All students
32,803
First-time Freshmen 3,719
New Transfers
3,103
Average Class Size
37 lecture
17 lab
Diversity (new students)
American Indian (0.6%)
African American (3.7%)
Latino (19.2%)
Asian (15.0%)
White (47.8%)
Other/Not Stated (10.1%)
International (3.6%)
Academic Life
Learning Opportunities
• Freshman Success Programs
• Honors Program
• Faculty/Student Mentoring
• Internships
• Education Opportunity Program
• Study Abroad
• Community-Based Service
Learning
Degree Programs
• 78 Bachelor’s
• 61 Master’s
• 13 Doctoral
Fall 2004 Freshman Admission
Over 33,000 freshmen applications were received
for approximately 4,100 spaces
47.7% of the freshmen applicants were admitted
78.2% of those freshmen admitted were from outside of
SDSU’s service area
Data as of 07/16/04
Freshman Admission Criteria
• Graduation from high school
• College preparatory subjects
• Eligibility Index Score
Freshman Admission Criteria
High School GPA
• GPA is based on all approved college
preparatory UC “a – g” courses
• Cumulative based on 10th-12th grade
• All UC Courses taken count in the GPA, not
just the required 15-units
Freshmen Admission Criteria
SAT I or ACT
• All freshmen applicants must submit official SAT I or
ACT test scores
• SAT I or ACT should be taken no later than October of
a student’s senior year
• SDSU will use the highest combination of scores if the
student tests more than once
Selection Process for Freshmen
Outside SDSU Service Area
CSU-eligible applicants are ranked on Eligibility Index
based on self-reported grade point averages and SAT I or
ACT scores.
Service Area Provisions
SDSU service area applicants who meet the minimum CSU
eligibility index of 2900 and fulfill the Entry-Level
Mathematics (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT)
requirements will be admitted to SDSU.
Applicants between the minimum CSU eligibility index and
the eligibility index required of students outside of SDSU’s
service area who do not fulfill the ELM/EPT requirements
will be admitted to SDSU’s Dual Admission Program.
Fall 2004 Admitted Freshmen Profile
Average Eligibility Index: 4,077 (983 if based on ACT)
Average high school grade point average: 3.69
Average SAT I total score: 1,129
Average ACT composite score: 24
• These are averages of students
meeting the selective criteria.
• Characteristics and numbers will
change based on the applicant
pool for each semester.
Fall Application Process
Application filing period: October 1 - November 30
All required coursework must be completed by end of
the spring 2005 term.
Freshman admission decisions are made using selfreported information.
Admission status will be verified using
final official transcripts. If SDSU criteria
for admission are not met after the final
review of transcripts, the offer of
admission will be rescinded.
Online application status check available at
www.sdsu.edu/portal
Fall Enrollment Procedures
• Submit Intent to Enroll form, official transcripts
(with 7th semester grades), SAT I/ACT test
scores, and $100 deposit by May 1
• Submit official transcripts with graduation date
and spring 2005 grades by July 15
Approximate 2004-05
Cost of Attendance
Fees
$ 2,936*
Books and Supplies
$ 1,260
Room and Board (on-campus)
$ 9,391
Transportation
$
Personal Expenses
$ 2,232
TOTAL
$16,580
*Non-resident fees include an additional $339/unit
NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.
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Housing Application Procedures
1. Apply for License Agreement online or call for
information.
2. Students will receive the License Agreement in MidMay.
3. Returning the Agreement secures the student's spot.
Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students choose from several
meal and payment plans, as well
as special interest areas, such as
the Living/Learning Center and
International House.
What’s New at SDSU
• National Science Foundation Award for Distinguished
Teaching Scholar
• Selection for “Challenge X” by the Department of
Energy
• 7th in Nation in number of degrees granted to Hispanics
• San Diego Trolley in 2005
Contact Information
Prospective Student Center
Students
(619) 594-6336
Counselors (619) 594-6966*
admissions@sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/admissions
www.sdsu.edu/cinfo
Campus Tours
(619) 594-6336
www.sdsu.edu/campustours
Housing
(619) 594-5742
oha@mail.sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/housing
*Counselor phone numbers should not be given to or used by students