San Diego State University

It is moderately difficult to get into San Diego State University. Around 39% of applicants get into San Diego State University each year. Last year, 77,250 students applied to San Diego State University and 30,331 were admitted.

If you are applying to San Diego State University, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the application fee is $70.

Students who submit their applications to San Diego State University for fall should hear back from San Diego State University by March 31.

San Diego State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of San Diego State University's admissions stats.

San Diego State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

San Diego State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for San Diego State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	March 31

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Want to Apply Early to San Diego State University?

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San Diego State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on San Diego State University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to SDSU?

SDSU is a moderately difficult school to get into. SDSU evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, SDSU accepted 39% of students, around 30,331 from the 77,250 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SDSU, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to San Diego State University

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to San Diego State University

San Diego State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into San Diego State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at San Diego State University

Wondering what factors are considered by San Diego State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered

Make sure to check with San Diego State University for more information on admission factors.

San Diego State University Application Requirements

To apply to San Diego State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with San Diego State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into San Diego State University?

Students admitted to San Diego State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9. San Diego State University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 39% submitted a class rank. At San Diego State University 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 64% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At San Diego State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	41%
3.75 and 3.99	29.5%
3.50 and 3.74	18.1%
3.25 and 3.49	7.8%
3.00 and 3.24	2.8%
2.50 and 2.9	0.8%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to San Diego State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

San Diego State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to San Diego State University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to San Diego State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by March 31.

Transfer students can enroll in San Diego State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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San Diego State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to San Diego State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to San Diego State University.

Does San Diego State University accept transfer credits?

✅ San Diego State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. San Diego State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does San Diego State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ San Diego State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to San Diego State University?

✅ San Diego State University is not test optional.

What is San Diego State University's acceptance rate?

✅ San Diego State University has an acceptance rate of 39%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at San Diego State University?

❌ San Diego State University does not offer early decision.

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