San Diego State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 34%
Average High School GPA: Approx. 3.8
Standardized Test Policy: Test‑Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): n/a
ACT Range: n/a
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 33,839
Public or Private: Public research university
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-state Tuition: $7,786
Out-of-state Tuition: $19,666
Room & Board: $15,000/year
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: San Diego, California
Setting: Urban, 283-acre main campus
U.S. Region: Southwest
Average Winter Temperature: January avg ~54°F (12°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July avg ~75°F (24°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: ~10 inches
Nearest Airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN) — ~5 miles away
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Social Media
Instagram: @sandiegostateu
Swim Team Instagram: @sdsuswimanddive
Twitter: @SDSU
Facebook: @GoAztecs
LinkedIn: @san-diego-state-university
YouTube: @SDSU
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I (FBS) – Mountain West Conference
Nickname: Aztecs
Mascot: Monty Montezuma (Aztec Warrior)
Stadiums: Snapdragon Stadium (football)
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Aztec Aquaplex
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Mike Shrader
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #62
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Mountain West Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#109 in National Universities (tie)
#52 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#98 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#27 In Public Colleges
#57 In Research Universities
#16 In The West
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: B+
Diversity: A
Athletics: A
Professors: B
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A+
Value: B+
Campus: A
Party Scene: A+
Location: A
Campus Food: A
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #138 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #95 of 1,332

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