Fall 2008 Admission
• More than 61,000 applications were received for
approximately 7,000 freshmen and transfer
spaces.
• 31% of the freshmen applicants were admitted.
• 69.6% of admitted freshmen were from outside
the service area.
• Admitted freshmen profile:
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Average Eligibility Index: 4,182 (SAT), 1009 (ACT)
GPA: 3.77
SAT Reasoning Score: 1,165
ACT: 25
Data as of 08/04/08
Fall 2009 Admission Process
• Application filing period: October 1 - November 30
• All required coursework must be completed by end
of the spring 2009 term.
• Freshman admission decisions are provisional and
made using self-reported information.
• Admission status will be verified using final official
transcripts. The offer of admission may be rescinded
for students with incorrect information, or if they fail
to maintain their GPA/eligibility index score
throughout senior year.
San Diego State University
Fall 2009 Admission Process
(continued)
• All freshmen applicants must submit official SAT
Reasoning or ACT test scores.
• SAT Reasoning or ACT should be taken no later
than November of a student’s senior year.
• Enrollment Deadlines:
 January 15, 2009: Incomplete application
 May 1, 2009: Intent to Enroll, $250 deposit, official
transcripts with 7th semester grades, and test scores
 July 15, 2009: Official transcripts with graduation date
and spring 2009 grades
San Diego State University
Academic Life
Learning Opportunities
• Honors Program
• Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)
• Study Abroad ranks second in the nation
• Most popular majors: Business, Criminal
Justice, Psychology
• Degree Programs: 81 Bachelor’s, 74 Master’s,
14 Doctoral
San Diego State University
Approximate 2008-09
Cost of Attendance
Fees
$ 3,754*
Books and Supplies
$ 1,566
Room and Board (on-campus)
$11,266
Transportation
$ 1,262
Personal Expenses
$ 2,540
TOTAL
$20,388
*Non-resident fees include an additional $339/unit.
NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.
San Diego State University
Financial Aid and Scholarships
• FAFSA Code 001151
• Submit FAFSA: January 1 – March 2, 2009
• SDSU Scholarships: Everyone should apply
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Deadline: early February 2009
Specific major or general
Range of GPA requirements
Essay and spell-check
Notification: late May to early June
• www.sdsu.edu/financialaid
San Diego State University
On-Campus Housing
• 8 residence halls with approximately 4,000 beds
• Virtual tours and room floor plans at
www.sdsu.edu/housing
• Housing Procedures:
 Applicants should indicate housing interest in the
WebPortal as soon as they have a RedID number.
 License agreements will be made available online by
early spring to all admitted students who have
indicated interest in on-campus housing.
 On-campus housing is decided on a first-come, firstserved basis, determined by the date the license
agreement is received in the Office of Housing
Administration.
San Diego State University
Student Life
• Number of student organization: 200+
• Greek life: 50+ fraternities and sororities
• Athletic Conference: Mountain West - Division 1
• Number of study abroad programs: 190
• ROTC: Army, Navy, and Air Force programs
• Student Services:
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Student Disability Services
Counseling and Psychological Services
Career Services
SDSU Children’s Center San Diego State University
Minds that Move the World –
What’s Unique about SDSU
• SDSU was ranked No. 1 small research
university for two years in a row.
• Entrepreneur and Human Resources degree
programs launched fall 2008.
• The SDSU International Business Program is
the largest undergraduate international
business program in the country.
• SDSU ranks No. 6 in the nation for most
bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics.
San Diego State University
Visit San Diego – Attend SDSU
• SDSU Campus Tours and At a Glance Tours
At a Glance Tours: October 11, 25 and November 8
www.sdsu.edu/campustours
• Explore SDSU Open House
March 21, 2009
www.sdsu.edu/exploresdsu
• Prospective Students
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
San Diego State University
Contact Information
• Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions
Students: (619) 594-6336
Counselors: (619) 594-6966*
admissions@sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
• Counselor Connection
www.sdsu.edu/counselorconnection
*Please do not give counselor number to students.