San Diego State University acceptance rate
San Diego State University admitted 37.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 95,444 students who applied, 35,709 got in.
- 95,444applied
- 35,709admitted
- 6,911enrolled
- 19%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: San Diego State University, Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 37.4% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 36.2% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got slightly easier, by 1.2 percentage points.
Acceptance rate by residency
San Diego State University reports applicants and admits separately for California residents, out-of-state students and international students.
| California residents | 31.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | 90.7% | |
| International | 59.0% |
Computed from the residency breakdown in section C1 of the Common Data Set 2025–26.
Early decision and early action
San Diego State University offers neither early decision nor early action. All applications are due November 30.
SAT and ACT scores
Test scores are not considered, even if you send them.
Because scores play no part in admission, San Diego State University does not report SAT or ACT ranges for its entering class.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.82. 65% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 34.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 31.0% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 21.0% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | 10.0% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | 3.0% | |
| Below 3.00 | 1.0% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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11,627 applicants were offered a place on the waitlist, 6,016 accepted it and 962 were admitted from it (16% of those who stayed on the list).
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C2.
Application fee and cost
Application fee: $70 (can be waived for financial need).
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $9,180 for California residents and $25,500 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $13,243 in 2024–25. See SDSU's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the SDSU acceptance rate?
37.4% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 35,709 of 95,444 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 36.2%.
Is SDSU test-optional?
No. San Diego State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission, even if you send them.
What GPA do you need for SDSU?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.82, and 65% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- San Diego State University, Common Data Set 2025–26, checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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