San Diego State CDS VERIFIED

San Diego, California (West) · 31,000 undergrads · ~53 avg class size · 24:1 student-faculty · $8,728/yr sticker

public Tier 4

Southern Cal CSU. Strong international business, hospitality, journalism. Good weather and price for Californians.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

36.0%

most recent reported cycle

By application round

Regular Decision38.0%

State residency

In-state40.0%

Out-of-state32.0%

3.7–4.05

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1140–1320

middle 50% admitted SAT score

23–29

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Biotech/pharma manufacturing in San Diego County: strong local talent pipeline.
Military/defense contracting (General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman): proximity advantage, security clearance culture.
Real estate development: local market knowledge, builder networks, competitive entry point.
Tech startups: growing but overshadowed by SF/LA, not elite venture capital.
Tourism/hospitality operations: abundant entry roles, limited ceiling for ambitious grads.

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