More selective than 81% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose San Diego State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
San Diego State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 36% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 34% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is San Diego State University compared with other California colleges?
San Diego State University has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | California Institute of the Arts | 32% | 67% | $46,080 |
| 15 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 33% | 83% | $16,109 |
| 16 | Hope International University | 33% | 49% | $29,310 |
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at San Diego State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
San Diego State University admissions questions
What is the San Diego State University acceptance rate?
San Diego State University accepts 36% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 28,517 of 82,800 applicants were admitted.
Does San Diego State University require the SAT or ACT?
San Diego State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at San Diego State University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,162 of 28,517).
Is San Diego State University getting harder to get into?
San Diego State University accepted 36% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 34% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to San Diego State University overview