San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Pac-12
U.S. News 2026 National Universities rank: #109
The CSU system's research standout in east San Diego - test-blind admissions, strong business and engineering, and Aztec basketball every March.
Key figures
- Acceptance Rate (Overall): 36.2%
- Average Net Price (Federal Aid Recipients): $15,364
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 76.4%
- Median Starting Salary: $42,235
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 35,377
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 27